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by KYW's John Ostapkovich and Hadas Kuznits
Independence Mall will resound with popular and patriotic music tonight, as Peter Nero and the Philly Pops put on their 6th free holiday concert there.
Fans are invited to bring blankets, chairs and picnic baskets to turn this 90 minute concert into a festival. Naturally, since this is on the eve of the 4th, there will be a theme, says conductor and artistic director Peter Nero:
"Through music, we will celebrate the birth of our nation by not only playing patriotic music but also demonstrating America's contributions to the world's pop culture. Big band is an American creation. Jazz is an American creation. The Broadway Musical is an American creation."
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