The Brief
- Severe weather cut short Sunday’s Gospel on Independence Concert, canceling the event an hour in and preventing headliner Kirk Franklin from taking the stage.
- Despite the abrupt cancellation, the gospel mega-star and icon made a brief, surprise appearance from the sunroof of an SUV to greet fans as they evacuated the area in the downpour.
- While fans who had waited for hours understood the safety risks, many were deeply disappointed by the sudden turnaround.
PHILADELPHIA – Severe weather cut short Sunday’s Gospel on Independence Concert, canceling the event an hour in and preventing headliner Kirk Franklin from taking the stage.
Lightning in the area halted the show, which had begun at 7 p.m., shortly before the skies opened up with heavy rain. Despite the abrupt cancellation, the gospel mega-star and icon made a brief, surprise appearance from the sunroof of an SUV to greet fans as they evacuated the area in the downpour.
While fans who had waited for hours understood the safety risks, many were deeply disappointed by the sudden turnaround.
Mixed reactions from attendees
What they’re saying:…