Four of July Celebrations in the US

Cities are putting up a show to celebrate our nation. Enjoy sharing this special day with family and friends and finish the day with wonderful fireworks. Here is the list of events happening in the main US city.



NEW YORK
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
The nation's largest and most incredible birthday bash lights up the night sky with over 120,000 bursts of color, light and breathtaking pyrotechnics from around the world! 12 million television viewers and 2 million live spectators watch in amazement as our stirring fireworks burst 1,000 feet in the air to the riveting soundtrack! Click here to find all the information.

MIAMI
Miami Beach Fourth of July Celebration.
Come out to 8th & Ocean on Saturday, July 4 at 9:00 p.m. for FREE fireworks display. Free bus transportation (5:00 PM - 11:00 PM) from Collins Ave lots at 72 & 81 to Washington Ave and 11 ST. Bring a beach chair or blanket.

WASHINGTON
The National Independence Day Parade, with more than 100 marching bands and floats, steps out at noon along Constitution Avenue. Special events also take place at the National Archives, Washington National Cathedral and other notable places. In the evening, watch notable screen and stage stars including Aretha Franklin, Barry Manilow and Natasha Bedingfield perform patriotic classics in “A Capitol Fourth,” a live PBS concert hosted by Jimmy Smits and featuring the National Symphony Orchestra. It will be followed by the spectacular fireworks display on the National Mall. 

 NEW ORLEANS
Celebrate Independence Day New Orleans Style!!!
Ranked 5th "must see" fireworks display in the U.S., by the American Pyrotechnic Association, the 19th Annual GO 4TH ON THE RIVER will feature Entertainment and the Dueling Barges Fireworks Extravaganza.

CHICAGO
Enjoy the fireworks along the Lake Michigan Waterfront on July 3^rd.

SEATTLE
Enjoy the 4th at Lake Union! This free admission, family-friendly celebration is in its 21st year of bringing together the local community on our nation's birthday for a unique day of commemoration.

The Chase Family 4th festivities kick off Saturday at noon with family activities throughout the park grounds, food vendors catering to the most diverse palates, and a beer garden with a lake view. The evening programming begins at approximately 10 PM, with an awe-inspiring fireworks show created by master pyrotechnic designer, Eric Tucker of Pyro Spectaculars.

SAN FRANCISCO
Fourth Of July Waterfront Celebration
Saturday, July 4 1:00 pm to 9:30pm at Pier 39
Rock out with 'Take 2' from 1-4pm followed by San Francisco's favorite 80's cover band, 'Tainted Love' from 6-9:30pm. Immediately after the entertainment look to the sky as the City of San Francisco lights up the night with its Firework's Spectacular, accompanied by a musical simulcast from Kiss FM 98.1.

LOS ANGELES
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum will host the Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza, a full 60 minute firework show that will light up the Los Angeles skyline in celebration of Independence Day. As the biggest fireworks show in the city, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum offers the best seats in the city to watch the breath-taking display for free!
3911 South Figueroa St, Los Angeles. 9:00 p.m.

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