Made In America festival in Philadelphia will not take place in 2024

Wednesday, April 3, 2024
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The Made In America festival will not take place along Philadelphia's Ben Franklin Parkway in 2024, according to a statement posted online Wednesday.

"Since its inception, this groundbreaking festival has celebrated music & community - from creating a space for fans to connect, to uplifting local small businesses & shining a light on important causes. It has strived for accessibility, eliminating barriers through affordable tickets and locations," the statement said.
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"As purveyors of that charge, the Made In America executive production team is reimaging a live music experience that affirms our love and dedication to music and the work we do. We promise an exciting return to the festival."

A date for the 2024 festival had not been set.

This announcement comes after the festival was canceled in 2023 due to "severe circumstances outside of production control."
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Made In America 2023 was set to have Lizzo and SZA as the headliners.

6abc's data team found that since rapper Jay-Z launched the event in 2012, it pumped $180 million into the city's economy.
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