October 30, 2024 13:32 PM

Best Places to Spend the Fourth of July

There are many exciting locations to see some amazing fireworks this weekend. Go to some of these cities to enjoy a fabulous weekend and celebrate this year's Independence Day in style.

New York City

Right over the Hudson River the colorful lights will surely give you a show. Whether you are in a chair by the river or on a rooftop, the show and after parties will definitely entertain you. If you can't stand the humidity, you can spend your weekend in the Hamptons watching fireworks on the beach.

Washington D.C

The nation's capitol has spectacular fireworks every year. The annual "Capitol Fourth" starts with a parade and has musical performances. The National Symphony Orchestra will play as fireworks blast into the air.

Boston

This city celebrates Independence Day with a huge bang. Their colorful fireworks display over the Charles River, so be sure to grab a good seat along the riverbank.

Philadelphia

This city will be booming with fun. The fun will be all day with a parade at the historic center and a concert on the Parkway. The city will be full of activities from 5-11pm. Over the Philadelphia Museum of Art, once it is dark enough, fireworks will be shot into the air for your enjoyment.

San Francisco, California

There will be a celebration around the lovely Pier 94. You can walk around and shop or you can enjoy the free live music that will be playing from 12- 7pm. Take a walk around Fisherman's Wharf where you will see most of the action and people. As the night approaches get your lawn chairs out and find a nice spot along the pier. At around 9:30, thousands of fireworks will be launched around the Bay for you to enjoy.

Las Vegas

In the city that never sleeps, you will find an enormous amount of festivities to celebrate the Fourth. From pool parties to acrobat shows, you will have an amazing weekend. Watch the fireworks from a rooftop lounge and enjoy the party.

Key West

Known to always be a great party destination, this island goes all out for the Fourth. The day usually consists of bar crawls, parties on the beach, and great food. Once the sun comes down, you will see beautiful fireworks over the Caribbean.

Honolulu, Hawaii

Don't think just because you are in Hawaii that there are no celebrations for Independence Day. It is actually the opposite. Along the shores of Ala Moana and Waikiki people shop and party all throughout the day. At night head to Ala Moana Beach Park and enjoy live music as you watch the fire light the sky.

Whether you are on a rooftop or on a beach, celebrate this weekend's Independence Day somewhere that will amaze you and show you a good time.

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