While the Fourth of July is always a special time to celebrate, it’s even more fun when the holiday lands around a weekend—like it does in 2022! The 4th of July falls on a Monday this year, which means that in many areas, you will be able to check out local fireworks shows on Saturday, Sunday and Monday! This 4th of July, we’re sure you are going to take loads of Instagram-worthy photos as you spend the day hanging out at the beach or cooling off in the pool at a backyard cookout. So why not add some photos of you and your pals watching the night sky light up in red, white, and blue to your digital photo album? We’ve rounded up a selection of where you can watch some cool fireworks shows in every state. Be sure to check the dates, because these displays are happening on Saturday, July 2, Sunday, July 3, and Monday, July 4. And don’t forget to check the website for the specific event before you leave the house just in case there are any last-minute scheduling changes!
Fireworks Near Me in 2022
Alabama
Gulf Shores
Watch the sky light up over the Gulf of Mexico at Gulf Shore’s Independence Day Celebration on July 4 with a stunning firework display at Gulf State Park Fishing and Education Pier. The festival—featuring live music and food trucks—begins at 6 p.m. with the fireworks set to launch at 9.
Huntsville
The three-day festival in the MidCity District is the place to be from July 1 through July 3, for live music, fireworks, a watermelon carving contest, and more. The fireworks display will be July 2 at 9:30 p.m. Get the full rundown of events here.
Alaska
Wasilla
The Fourth of July events in Wasilla start with a parade through town followed by a picnic hosted by the mayor before the night ends with a firework display at 11 p.m. (once it’s dark enough) at Wonderland Park.
Arizona
Mesa
The Celebration of Freedom festival returns to Mesa on July 3 with a car show, live music, a BMX Bike stunt show, food, drinks, historic reenactments, and spectacular fireworks. The fun begins at 6 p.m. in Downtown Mesa at the Convention Center and Amphitheater with the fireworks display scheduled for 9:30.
Peoria
The All-American Festival at the Peoria Sports Complex on July 4 will feature a full day of entertainment for the whole family, including water slides, food, and beverage vendors, cornhole tournaments, and live music—ending with fireworks at 9:10 p.m. Admission is free, with VIP experiences available for purchase.
Arkansas
Conway
The Freedom Fest will take place on July 3 starting at 6 p.m. at Beaver Fork Lake featuring food trucks, live music, swimming, and a spectacular fireworks display at dark.
Heber Springs
You can watch the fireworks over Greers Ferry Lake on July 2 at 9:30. The extravaganza will take place at Dam Site Park starting at 7 p.m. with a live performance from the band Just Sayin’—and then tune in to 101.9 The Lake-KSUG for the fireworks music.
California
Lake Tahoe
The Lights on the Lake fireworks extravaganza is one of the nation’s best—it was even named by The Today Show as one of the nation’s top five displays. The spectacular light show will take place on July 4 at 9:45 p.m, and can be seen from just about any spot in town.
Newport Beach
Nestled along the waterfront of the Newport Harbor, Balboa Bay Resort has a birds-eye view of the iconic Newport Beach fireworks display taking off from the Back Bay on July 4. The resort is open to the public and has a sprawling lawn. For a prime viewing location, book a patio table at A+O Restaurant | Bar, and enjoy live music as a backdrop to the fireworks.
San Diego
The Big Bay Boom over the Port of San Diego is touted as California’s largest fireworks show. Bring your own lawn chairs to watch from several surrounding locations—or take your boat out into the bay—as the pyrotechnics are launched from four barges on the water at 9 p.m.
Colorado
Colorado Springs
The Star-Spangled Symphony and July 4th Block Party will feature a free patriotic concert by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic, music, food, games, and more. The block party begins at 3:30, the concert at 4:30, and a beautiful fireworks show will launch at 9 p.m. that can be seen throughout Colorado Springs. You can register for free general admission tickets to attend the concert at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts or request a livestream link through the Colorado Springs Philharmonic.
Denver
While many Colorado towns have canceled fireworks displays this year due to the state’s dry weather and anticipated fire danger, the traditional Independence Eve celebration is returning to Denver’s Civic Center Park this year after a two-year hiatus. On July 3, local musicians and the Colorado Symphony will perform ahead of the fireworks show, which will be set off around 9:30 p.m. from the roof of the City and County Building.
Connecticut
Branford Point
Branford Point’s Independence Day celebration is taking place on June 25 at 9 p.m. with a fireworks display launching from the town dock. The show can be viewed from several areas around town, including Parker Memorial Park. Visit Branford Fireworks on Facebook for details.
Middletown
Fun awaits the whole family at the city of Middletown’s Fireworks Festival. Happening on July 2 at Harbor Park and along DeKoven Drive, the festival kicks off at 5 p.m. with live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities, and then caps off with a dazzling fireworks display launched from a barge on the Connecticut River around 9:30 p.m.
Delaware
Dover
The first state’s capital city hosts an all-day-long Fourth of July Celebration not to be missed. Tour the Old State House, listen to a reading of the Declaration of Independence, check out the free colonial-inspired programs and activities at Heritage Park, visit the food and craft vendors around Legislative Mall before the old-fashioned patriotic parade down State Street, and then listen to live music at Legislative Mall before the grand finale—fireworks lighting up the sky at 9:15 p.m.
Hockessin
Neighborhood relay races in the morning, a parade in the afternoon, and fireworks at night are all a part of Hockessin’s Fourth of July Festival & Fireworks. The fireworks show can be seen from all over town and will go off rain or shine on July 4 at dusk. RELATED: Which Stores Are Open On July 4th?
Florida
Tallahassee
Head over to Tom Brown Park on July 4th for the city’s Celebrate America event. Starting at 7 p.m., the Billy Rigsby Band will play before the Tallahassee Symphony Orchestra takes over, performing patriotic music as fireworks light up the sky at 9:45 p.m. The event will also feature food trucks and activities for children.
Winter Haven
The Rockin’ Freedom Fest at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Park will feature live music, food trucks, and a ski show honoring the 100th anniversary of water skiing before the dazzling fireworks show at dusk. It all goes down on July 2 starting at 5 p.m.
Georgia
Kennesaw
Taking place on July 3 starting at 6 p.m, Kennesaw’s Independence Day Salute to America will have two stages featuring live music, food vendors, activities for the kids, and the biggest fireworks show in North Georgia!
St. Simons Island
For more than 60 years, the Sunshine Festival in the Pier Village has been a St. Simons Island tradition. The family-friendly event includes a 1-mile fun run and a 5K race, and the day ends with fireworks along the water at Neptune Park around 9 p.m. You can get details on the Sunshine Festival, as well as info on other July 4th events around the Golden Isles area, here.
Hawaii
Kailua
The Kailua-Kona Parade and Fireworks event has taken the “Salute to Our Hometown Heroes” theme for this year’s annual event. Join the fun on July 4th for the parade at 6 p.m. and the fireworks display at 8 over Kailua Bay.
Maui
It’s been two years since the Lahaina Independence Day festivities have taken place, but the celebration is back this year! Head over to Campbell Park at 5 p.m. on July 4 for an energetic block party and stick around for the fireworks on Front Street around 8 p.m. Launched from a barge offshore, the fireworks can be seen for miles. You can also see the show from a boat, or enjoy the fireworks from one of the waterfront cafes and restaurants.
Idaho
McCall
The night sky over Payette Lake will be lit up at dusk with McCall’s annual Fourth of July Fireworks celebration. Check out the town’s website as it is updated for additional info.
Star
The town may be small, but Star will present a big celebration on July 4 with a full day of activities like pie-eating contests, a fun run, a dunk tank, kids games, a parade, a concert, and fireworks at Hunter’s Creek Park. The activities begin bright and early at 7 a.m. with the fireworks show scheduled for 10:15 p.m.
Illinois
Elgin
“There Is No Place Like Home” is the theme for Elgin’s Fourth of July celebration this year. The all-day event begins with a parade in the morning and ends with a vibrant firework display around 9:20 p.m. on the Fox River.
Streator
The 4th of July Celebration in Streator begins on July 2 and goes all the way through July 10, with a full calendar of fun, family-friendly events at Northpoint Plaza and the downtown district. A carnival, parade, live music, ice cream social, food and beer garden, and emergency vehicle display are just a few of the events lined up in 2022—but the big draw will be downstate Illinois’ largest fireworks display on July 10 at Northpoint Field.
Indiana
Akron
Softball tournaments, cute baby contests, races, book sales, live music, and more are all on the schedule for Akron’s four-day “Mayberry USA” themed 4th of July Celebration this year. The events begin on July 1 and end with the fireworks display at 10 p.m. on July 4 at Pike Memorial Park. Check out the Facebook page for the celebration for full details.
Michigan City
The town’s traditional patriotic parade takes place on July 2 down Franklin Street, but the spectacular fireworks show will light up the sky over Washington Park on July 4. Enjoy the show (scheduled for dusk) from along the beach area or from a boat on Lake Michigan. All the info you need to plan your day (and night!) can be found on Michigan City’s website. RELATED: Surprising Fourth of July Facts
Iowa
Coralville
The 4th Fest in Coralville is a multi-day event starting with a carnival on July 1. The fireworks over S.T. Morrison Park are scheduled to launch at approximately 9:45 p.m. on July 4.
Grand Mound
Known for its massive fireworks show, Grand Mound will begin the 4th of July celebrations with a water parade at 2 p.m. followed by fireworks at dusk at the Grand Mound Ball Park. The day’s rundown of events can be found online.
Kansas
Liberty
The Liberty Fest in Liberty will kick off at 6 p.m. at the Capitol Federal Sports Complex on July 3. The night of family fun will include kids’ activities, food trucks, a beer garden, and live music before the fireworks begin at 10 p.m.
Overland Park
An evening of concerts and fireworks, the Star-Spangled Spectacular will take place at Corporate Woods Founders’ Park on July 4. The festivities began at 6 p.m. with the fireworks scheduled for approximately 9:45 p.m.
Kentucky
Independence
The Independence Day 4th Fest in the city of Independence will be a two-day celebration held on July 1 and July 2 with rides, a car show, games, live music, food, a parade, and a spectacular firework show on Saturday night in Memorial Park. Check out the Facebook page for the full list of events.
Owensboro
The All-American Fourth of July events in Owensboro were so popular the past two years that the city is expanding its fireworks show on the riverfront with additional locations in 2022! It all goes down on July 4 at 8 p.m., so check the town’s website for updated information.
Louisiana
Baton Rouge
Dress up in red, white, and blue, and head to downtown Baton Rouge for a stunning fireworks display over the Mississippi River on July 4. If you’d rather stay home but still see the night sky lit up, the celebration will be telecast live on WBRZ+, WBRZ.com, and WBRZ News 2’s Facebook page. Details for the night’s event can be found here.
Slidell
The Slidell Heritage Festival will cost you $10 a person to attend (12 & under are free), but all the proceeds go back to local non-profit organizations like the Cypress District Boy Scouts, the Women’s Civic Club, and the Slidell Police Association. Held on July 2 starting at 4 p.m., the event includes live music, food vendors, kids’ activities, and a huge fireworks show at 9 p.m.
Maine
Bath
The celebration is so big in this town that the Bath Heritage Days is a four-day event! Free concerts, a carnival, a barbecue, an art show, a book sale, a car show, and more are all packed into the weekend’s events, spanning July 1 through July 4. It all leads up to fireworks on July 4 overlooking the Kennebec River.
Naples
The fireworks over the Long Lake on July 4 are one of Western Maine’s most breathtaking displays. After the Naples town parade that afternoon, hop over to the Naples Causeway to catch the fireworks display from a spot on the waterfront—or even on the water!
Maryland
Annapolis
On July 4, Annapolis will launch its fireworks from a barge in Annapolis Harbor, with viewing areas all around the city. There will be road closures around the Spa Creek Bridge area starting at 6 p.m. until the show is over, and parking downtown may prove difficult if you don’t get there early enough.
Baltimore
The fantastic lights display over Baltimore’s Inner Harbor is back in 2022, with the festivities beginning at 4 p.m. In addition to concerts, there will be street performers and other family-friendly activities, food trucks, a pet parade, and so much more, all leading up to a dazzling fireworks display over the Inner Harbor at 9:30 p.m. RELATED: Red, White & Blue Desserts
Massachusetts
Boston
For the first time since 2019 (due to the pandemic), the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular Concert returns to Beantown on July 4. The acclaimed concert will take place at the Charles River Esplanade Shed at 8 p.m., and will be broadcast live nationally via Bloomberg TV and radio, and locally in Boston on WHDH-TV Channel 7. Salem The town known for its infamous 1800s witch trials will celebrate Independence Day in a spectacular fashion on Derby Wharf at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site. On July 2, bring lawn chairs to listen to the Hillyer Festival Orchestra play patriotic tunes as fireworks light up the sky over Salem Harbor. The festivities begin at 5 p.m. with live music and food trucks, and the fireworks are scheduled to start at 9:15.
Michigan
Dearborn
The Henry Ford Museum has partnered with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra for a four-day Salute to America event in Greenville Village. Taking place from June 30 through July 3, each performance ends with a cannon fire and fireworks finale. You can view ticket packages here.
Grand Rapids
Launched at Ah-Nab-Awen Park in downtown Grand Rapids, the fireworks festivities on July 2 will start at 6 p.m. with live music before the pyrotechnic show begins at 10:30. Visit the town’s 4th of July website for details.
Minnesota
Cannon Valley
The Cannon Valley Fair is celebrating its 107th anniversary in 2022, with a full slate of events happening from July 1 through July 4, including a fireworks show at dusk on Independence Day. Tickets to the fairgrounds are $5 per person (veterans and senior citizens can enter for free on July 4), and there is an additional fee for the Demo Derby & Truck Pull.
Delano
The home of the state’s oldest and largest Independence Day celebration, the festivities in Delano take place on July 4 with a parade, carnival games and rides, races, tournaments, and more. The night ends with a fireworks display lasting an impressive 27 minutes, so grab a spot to view the show on the dike near Central Park.
Mississippi
Canton
The 37th Annual Hot Air Balloon Fest promises a weekend of fun for the whole family. Happening June 30 through July 3, the festival will present fireworks at dusk on both July 2 and July 3.
Gulfport
Many cities along the Gulf Coast will celebrate the 4th of July with fireworks displays—like Gulfport. Rain or shine, the fireworks will launch at 8:45 p.m. on July 4, with the best viewing areas at the beach south of Highway 90, Jones Park, and the Gulfport Municipal Marina.
Missouri
Independence
A town named Independence must have a great 4th of July celebration, right? It’s being held on July 2 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on W. Walnut Street. Gates open at 5:30, with live music and food trucks starting at 7. The fireworks show will begin at 9:30, and you can find all the details about the day on the event’s Facebook page.
Lee’s Summit
After a two-year hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, fireworks return to Lee’s Summit on July 1 with the city’s Legacy Blast. The gates to Legacy Park will open at 6 p.m. for concessions, kids’ activities, selfie stations, and interactive games—all leading up to a grand fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. choreographed to music and simulcast on 94.9 KCMO.
Montana
Laurel
This small town puts on a big Independence Day celebration on July 4—including the biggest fireworks display in Montana. The day’s events include a fun run, parade, pancake breakfast, food and craft fair, and fireworks at dusk.
Great Falls
The fireworks in Great Falls won’t happen until it gets dark around 10:30 p.m., but there are plenty of activities to keep you occupied before then during the city’s 4th of July celebration. The best spot to view the fireworks is from Elk’s-Riverside Park, Eagle Falls Golf Course (which is hosting a free community celebration that day), and Centene Stadium.
Nebraska
Bellevue
The Family 4th celebration in Bellevue Downtown Park always draws a huge crowd, with its musical performances, kids activities, food vendors, and more. The night caps off with a spectacular fireworks show synchronized to a live performance by the Bellevue Youth Orchestra at 10:05 p.m.
Omaha
The city will celebrate America on Friday, July 22, this year with a free concert featuring Sheryl Crowe and other musicians at Memorial Park. The music starts at 6 p.m. and the not-to-be-missed fireworks show should launch around 10.
Nevada
Las Vegas
If you are in the downtown area on July 4, don’t miss the dazzling extravaganza put on by The Plaza Hotel around 10 p.m. Fireworks are staged from multiple locations of the hotel, making for an unforgettable show high above the Strip. Hotel guests can enjoy a prime viewing location at the rooftop pool.
North Lake Tahoe
After a two-year break from traditional fireworks, the Nevada side of Lake Tahoe is welcoming several eco-friendly aerial shows in 2022 with drone lights! Orchestrated to music, over 100 drones will light up the sky over Tahoe City’s Commons Beach on July 4. Also on July 4, Incline Village Crystal Bay will present a drone SkyShow with viewing at the Incline Middle School ballfields.
New Hampshire
Laconia
This year’s Fourth of July celebration in Laconia will feature two mesmerizing fireworks displays on July 3. After the town’s parade ends at Opechee Park, bands will begin to play leading up until the fireworks show at 10 p.m. Then head over to Weirs Beach at 11:59 for a second round of pyrotechnics!
Merrimack
The town’s 4th of July celebration starts off with a 5K run in the morning, a parade in the afternoon, and a dazzling fireworks display at 9 p.m. The spectacular light show will take place at Merrimack High School, so you can watch from the parking lot in front of the school (where a DJ will be spinning tunes), on the athletic fields at James Mastricola Upper Elementary School, or from Watson Park. Get info on the event here.
New Jersey
Bridgewater
Travel back to America’s colonial era by visiting a revolutionary war encampment reenactment by the NJ 3rd Regiment at North Branch Park on July 4, and then stick around for the fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. Admission is free for the encampment show, and the park gates will open at 6 p.m.
East Rutherford
The State Fair at the Meadowlands is the largest fair in the New York Metro area, spanning 18 days from late June to early July. So it goes without saying that the fireworks displays on July 3 and July 4 will be show-stopping! The show at the fairgrounds is free with a Fun Pass purchase on those days, but the sky show can also be seen from various areas around Met Life Stadium.
New Mexico
Alamogordo
Watch the sky light up in red, white, and blue from the comfort of your car at the drive-in Fireworks Extravaganza at the New Mexico Museum of Space History. Museum members have access to free VIP parking in the museum’s lot starting at 6 p.m., but the July 4 show will be visible in the surrounding areas.
Capitan
The Smokey Bear Stampede—the nation’s largest open rodeo weekend—will be in town from July 1 through July 4. The festival has a full schedule of events planned for Independence Day, including a wow-worthy fireworks show.
New York
New York City
It doesn’t get better than The Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks—and the 66th annual show is happening on July 4 at 8 p.m. The fireworks will be launched from five barges on the East River centered around Midtown Manhattan at 9:25 p.m. But if you don’t want to deal with the crowds to see the display in person, the event will be televised from 8-10 p.m. on NBC and streaming on Peacock.
Schroon Lake
For those folks in upstate New York, the 4th of July celebration in Schroon Lake is “more than just a parade”! Entertainment along Main Street, family fun in the town park, a BBQ, art expo, and more all lead up to a gala fireworks display at dusk. The various events will happen in different locations around town, so check out the Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for details.
North Carolina
Corolla
One of the best Independence Day celebrations on the Outer Banks is in Corolla. Activities begin at 5 at Historic Corolla Park, with live music, family activities, and food vendors before the largest fireworks show on OBX begins at dusk. Admission is free and leashed dogs are permitted.
Asheville
In the mountains of western North Carolina, the July 4 celebration in downtown Asheville at Pack Square Park is not to be missed. There will be activities all day long, with fireworks launching at 9:30 p.m. The park itself is the best place to see the show, so get there early with your chairs and blankets.
North Dakota
Bismarck
Widely considered one of the state’s best displays, the fireworks above the North Dakota State Capitol follow a performance by the Bismark-Mandan Symphony Orchestra. Held on the grounds of the capitol, The 4th of July Symphony Spectacular begins at 7:45 with opening acts, and the main performance will be at 9:45. Find out what you need to know here.
West Fargo
The July 4th Carnival and Fireworks at the Bonanzaville Museum is bananas! Doors open at 10 a.m. for a full July 4th day of family fun, and fireworks begin at dusk. Tickets are $5 for kids, and $10 for adults, or you can get a family ticket for $25. (Military and veterans and kids under 5 are free.)
Ohio
Berea
The city celebrates Independence Day with its two-day Grindstone Festival on July 3 and July 4, featuring fun for the whole family. The main attraction—the fireworks show—takes place at 10 p.m. on July 4 at Coe Lake Park.
Newark
The Martha Grace Reece Amphitheater at Ohio State University will be the site for the Independence Day Concert and Fireworks on July 2. Several music groups will play before the crowd-pleasing fireworks go off at 10 p.m. Visit the website for safety guidelines and a rundown of the events.
Oklahoma
Edmond
The grand finale of Edmond’s Liberty Fest is the largest fireworks show in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. The fireworks are scheduled for 9:30 p.m. on July 4 at E.C. Hafer Park.
Yukon
The Freedom Fest in Yukon will be held on July 3 and July 4—with loads of family fun on both days and fireworks on both nights! The free festival is held at Chisolm Trail Park, and the huge fireworks show goes down at 10 p.m. on both nights. RELATED: 50 Songs About America
Oregon
Seaside
After the town’s charming parade, head over to the beach for the Seaside fireworks on July 4. One of the largest displays in the state, this coastal town’s impressive show begins at dusk as the fireworks are launched over the ocean.
Hermiston
Spend the 4th of July at Butte Park with vendors, games, and lots of other activities at the Stars & Stripes party. Watch the fireworks off the Butte at 10 p.m. for free from the areas around the park, or purchase tickets for the pool party at the Hermiston Familty Acquatic Center for the best view in town.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
The city’s Wawa Welcome America celebration began on June 19, with loads of special programming and events all over Philly. The grand finale of the celebration is a free concert headlined by Jason Derulo and Ava Max and the Fireworks Spectacular at the iconic Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 9:45. Spectators can watch from Eakins Oval to Logan Circle, and the show will be broadcast live on NBC10.
Harrisburg
Riverfront Park will host the July 4th Food Truck Festival & Fireworks starting at 1 p.m. on Independence Day with more than 40 food trucks and two stages of live music. At approximately 9:15 p.m., the largest fireworks show in Central Pennsylvania will light up the sky over the Susquehanna River, visible for miles around town.
Rhode Island
Bristol
America’s oldest Fourth of July celebration goes down in Bristol each year—the town has been celebrating Independence Day since 1785! The celebration started June 12 and goes through July 17, with concerts, a parade, a pageant for kids, a photography contest, and more. But the crowning jewel is the fireworks display, scheduled for July 3 at 9:30 p.m. over Bristol Harbor.
Warwick
The Oakland Beach Seawall offers a fantastic view of the Warwick fireworks, happening on July 3 at approximately 9 p.m. Expect heavy traffic delays if you don’t get there early, or go to City Park for a fantastic view of the 30-minute show.
South Carolina
Columbia
Segra Park will host the Second Annual Fireworks With the Phil on July 2. A joint effort between the Columbia Fireflies Minor League Baseball team and the South Carolina Philharmonic Orchestra, gates at the stadium will open at 6 p.m., the concert begins at 8, and the spectacular fireworks go off at 9:15. Tickets start at $10 and can be purchased here.
Myrtle Beach
There are plenty of fireworks around the popular resort area over the holiday weekend. But one of the best shows to check out is the July 4 extravaganza over Lake Broadway at the Broadway at the Beach shopping center at 10:00.
South Dakota
Hot Springs
There won’t be fireworks lit over Mount Rushmore again this year, but another Black Hills-area show worth checking out is the Fall River Fourth Celebration in the county seat of Hot Springs. The day’s events start bright and early with a 6 a.m. firecracker run and finish off with a phenomenal display of fireworks at dusk at City Shop.
Huron
After the town’s parade, vendor fair, and BBQ, two dazzling fireworks shows will close out the Independence Day Celebration on July 4. You can check out the show either at Ravine Lake, or at Lake Byron, both scheduled for 10 p.m.
Tennessee
Chattanooga
The city’s popular Pops on the River Independence Day Celebration is scheduled for July 2 at Coolidge Park. A free patriotic concert by the Chattanooga Symphony & Orchestra will be followed by a huge fireworks display, set off at nearby Renaissance Park at 9:45 p.m. There will be a free shuttle service running from 5-11 since Coolidge Park will be closed to cars.
Nashville
Old Dominion is headlining the free concert during Nashville’s Let Freedom Sing! Music City event this year. And while that’s certainly exciting, the July 4 celebration will culminate with the largest fireworks show in the city’s history as a 30-minute pyrotechnics display is synchronized to a musical performance by the Grammy-winning Nashville Symphony.
Texas
Addison
Each July 3, this small North Texas burg packs a big punch as it turns into Kaboom Town! to celebrate Independence Day. The city-wide event will include an airplane show, inflatable waterslides, and a giant zipline. But the best part of the day is the amazing 25-minute long fireworks display, named among the top shows in the nation, that happens at Addison Circle Park at nightfall.
Houston
The Freedom Over Texas event on July 4 will cost you $10 a person, but you get six hours of festivities, concerts, a Space City Experience, and “Texas-sized” fireworks along Allen Parkway for your money.
Utah
Park City
The ski resort town will run its 4th of July parade down historic Main Street, with an afternoon full of activities at City Park. Then, at dusk, head over to the Park City Mountain Base for live music, barbecue, and fireworks (weather permitting). Get all the info here for the celebration.
Provo
America’s Freedom Festival at Provo will feature country music superstar Tim McGraw as the headliner performer, a thrilling F-35 flyover, and the biggest stadium fireworks show in the country! Tickets for the Stadium of Fire event—happening at Bingham Young University’s LaVell Edwards Stadium on July 2—range from $35 to $250.
Vermont
Burlington
One of the best fireworks displays in the area is Burlington’s annual July 3 celebration over Lake Champlain. The town is still finalizing the schedule of events at the waterfront, but the fireworks typically begin at Waterfront Park around 9:30 p.m.
Jeffersonville
The July 4th Celebration at Smugglers’ Notch Resort promises a full day of celebrations, ending with a concert by the Vermont National Guard 40th Army Band at 8 p.m. and fireworks at dusk against the stunning backdrop of the Green Mountains.
Virginia
Norfolk
Town Point Park—downtown on the waterfront—will be the site for the 39th Annual 4th of July Great American Picnic & Fireworks. In addition to a menu of all-American favorite fare, military brass bands will entertain the crowd before the amazing fireworks show starts at 9:30 p.m. above the Elizabeth River.
Virginia Beach
One of the best places along the coast to see fireworks is the Stars & Stripes Celebration along the waterfront in Virginia Beach. The schedule is still being finalized, but free live music performances will grace multiple stages along the beach starting at 7 p.m. The fireworks are typically shot off at 24th Street and the Boardwalk, but anywhere along the oceanfront will provide a spectacular view.
Washington
Seattle
Spokane
Get to Riverfront Park early on July 4 if you want a seat at the stage for the annual Spokane Symphony concert at the Pavilion. (Blankets and low-backed chairs are permitted on the lawn.) The concert will begin at 9 p.m. with fireworks following at 10 p.m. at the Lilac Bowl.
Washington, D.C.
The National Mall
The greatest fireworks show in the country takes place annually over the National Mall in our nation’s capital—America’s most important civic space! Hosted by the National Park Service, the celebration will be on July 4 at 9:09 p.m. as fireworks are launched from both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
West Virginia
Morgantown
The Hazel Ruby McQuain Park will be the place to be on July 4 for Morgantown’s celebration. The park will open at 4 p.m. for live music, food vendors, face painting, and other family-friendly activities near the amphitheater. The fireworks show is scheduled for 10 p.m.
Vienna
The city will host its Independence Day Celebration on July 1 at Yeonas Park starting at 8 p.m. with music, games, and family activities before a concert by the United States Navy Concert Band. After the concert, the 20-minute fireworks show begins at 9:30. Check out parking info and details here. You can catch another fireworks show (and tons of other activities) at the Freedom Festival the next night over at the Grand Central Mall.
Wisconsin
Clam Lake
The Northwoods provides a picturesque backdrop for the fireworks display put on by this small, unincorporated town in the heart of the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Bring your chairs and blankets to the Community Center’s lawn on July 3 for the fireworks show on the shores of Upper Clam Lake at dusk. You may even see some wildlife since the area is the Elk Capital of Wisconsin!
Milwaukee
Get to Veteran’s Park early on July 3 for Fireworks at the Lakefront since it’s one of the area’s most popular displays and prime seating goes fast. The 45-minute display will start around 9:30, and you can get parking info here.
Wyoming
Casper
The community will come together on July 4 at the Ford Wyoming Center for the 307 Fireworks Festival. Designed to highlight local businesses, the event will include food vendors, live music, and free activities like a sidewalk chalk competition and a cornhole tournament. The event starts at 4 p.m. with the fireworks scheduled to begin at dusk.
Moorcroft
Don’t miss the Fireworks Over Keyhole on July 2 to see the town of Pine Haven’s grand display at Keyhole State Park. The park is deferring its park fee after 8 p.m. for visitors arriving for the fireworks show, which is scheduled to begin at 9. For the best view, drive through to Coulter Bay or take in the show from Keyhole Marina. Next, check out… Inspirational 4th of July QuotesFun 4th of July Party GamesIndependence Day Trivia Questions
