An artist who has painted scenes around the world will unveil a new mural design for Philadelphia on July 3 to honor an organization that has protected the city for hundreds of years — the city Fire Department.
A 500-square-foot mural depicting the history of the Philadelphia Fire Department will be painted on 4th and Arch streets, next to the Ladder 2 Fire Station and around the corner from the Fireman’s Hall Museum.
"It’s a really appropriate wall for the mural and I’m super excited to do it,” muralist Eric Okdeh said.
Wawa, Mural Arts Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Fire Department have collaborated on the mural design as a way to honor everyday heroes.
The design for the mural will be unveiled by Mural Arts Philadelphia at the free PECO Go 4th & Learn event with the Philadelphia Fire Department. It is part of Wawa Welcome America.
After the design is unveiled, attendees will have the opportunity to paint parts of the mural.