The Seven Best 4th of July Fireworks Displays

By Hayo Magazine

• 7. South Lake Tahoe, California

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  Lake Tahoe's Independence Day celebrations are separated into five regional events, but the biggest and brightest of these–South Lake Tahoe's Lights on the Lake–is the star.

• 6. Atlantic City, New Jersey

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  Illuminating the sky above Atlantic City's famed seaside boardwalk, these dazzling fireworks–launched from one land-based platform and two sea-based–do not disappoint.

• 5. Addison, Texas

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  Kaboom Town, which takes place in Addison Circle Park on the 3rd of July, has been delighting spectators since 1985 with both pyrotechnics and an air show featuring historic warplanes.

• 4. Boston

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  Boston played a big role in the fight for freedom, and the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular–which has been held over the Charles River Esplanade since 1973–is suitably incredible.

• 3. Philadelphia

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  The Philly Jam features big-name artists in addition to an incredible fireworks display–fittingly extravagant celebrations for the birthplace of independence.

• 2. Washington, D.C.

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  "A Capitol Fourth," the capital's free lawn concert, is a spectacular event that combines "pop culture with patriotism," and boasts an attendance of more than half a million.

• 1. New York City

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  Held over the East River, Macy's Fourth of July fireworks have been a televised tradition since 1976, featuring not just fireworks but entertainment from the hottest names in music.