4th of July Fireworks shows will kick off tonight in major U.S. cities like New York City, Washington DC, Los Angeles, Philadelphia and Houston.
The biggest 2012 fireworks display in the nation will be the Macy's "Ignite the Night" spectacle in New York City set to begin at around 9 p.m. EST Wednesday on the Hudson River.
The show is expected to light more than 40,000 pyrotechnics synchronized to a 25-minute patriotic soundtrack including hits by Madonna and Whitney Houston.
The spectacle will be broadcast on NBC with performances from Katy Perry and Kenney Chesney.
See Below the best spots in NYC to view the 2012 Fireworks.
In Washington D.C., the White House will display the annual "National Mall Fireworks" show from the South Lawn at around 9 p.m. The show will be preceded by a concert by country music star Brad Paisley starting at 8 p.m. The 4th of July celebrations in the capital will be live streaming starting at 8 pm EST on the White House website. https://www.whitehouse.gov/live
In Philadelphia, an amazing fireworks display will take place over the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Independence Day celebrations there will start at 7 p.m.- 11 p.m. EST and will include concerts by The Roots, Queen Latifah, Daryl Hall, Common, Joe Jonas and more.
In Los Angeles, one of the largest events in the city that takes place every year in the Rose Bowl stadium featuring the biggest fireworks show in Southern California.
This year, the fireworks display is called "Americafest 2012" and starts at 9:30 p.m. PST.
Before the fireworks a motocross show is scheduled at 7:25 p.m.
Finally, in Houston, Texas the Fireworks spectacular "Freedom Over Texas" which has celebrated the 4th of July for more than 25 years, kicks off at 9:25 p.m. over the Eleanor Tinsley Park on Buffalo Bayou.
People can listen to the live simulcast on 100.3 KILT, during the fireworks show.
See the full Details Below:
NYC 2012 4th of July Fireworks
For the best views, head to 12th Avenue below W. 59th Street at the following access points along 11th Avenue:
W. 24th Street
W. 26th through 30th Streets
W. 34th Street
W. 40th through 44th Streets
W. 47th through 52nd Streets
W. 54th through 57th Streets
Washington DC Fireworks 2012
White House and Whitehouse.gov
Philadelphia Fireworks 2012
Philadelphia
Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 20th and Eakins Oval 7 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Los Angeles Fireworks 2012
"Americafest 2012" at the Rose Bowl
1001 Rose Bowl Drive, Pasadena, CA 91103
Houston Fireworks 2012
Eleanor Tinsley Park on Buffalo Bayou.
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