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The United States will hold its biggest national holiday this Saturday, July 4, as it grandly commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, or Independence Day. As every year, major cities celebrate over a long weekend with traditional fireworks displays.
If you are traveling to the United States this weekend or are already there and do not know what to do, below is a list of the cities that usually have the best fireworks and other unmissable activities.
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¿En dónde estarán los mejores espectáculos de fuegos artificiales el 4 de julio?
Ciudad de Nueva York, Nueva York
New York City hosts the traditional Macy's fireworks, organized by the retail chain that also puts on the Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The rocket display is launched from barges along the East River once it begins to get dark over the city. In addition to fireworks, New York City offers low-cost entertainment, gastronomy, free concerts, and cultural activities.
Filadelfia, Pensilvania
Every year, July 4 is celebrated in Philadelphia with the 'One Philly Unity for America' concert, as well as the fireworks show over the Philadelphia Museum of Art. It is worth noting that the Declaration of Independence was signed in this city in 1776, making its festivities special.
In addition to the concert and the show, Philadelphia hosts the free 'Wawa Welcome America' concert, which spans two weeks.
Las Vegas, Nevada
The celebrations in Las Vegas are some of the most important and famous in the United States. Generally, the city combines the fireworks display with its typical attractions, a wide range of entertainment and recreation, as well as international cuisine, free concerts, and casinos.
Orlando, Florida
According to a survey conducted by WalletHub for 2026, Orlando is one of the best cities to celebrate July 4 because of its fireworks, but also for its wide array of attractions and cultural and recreational activities.
Chicago, Illinois
At Navy Pier, a fireworks show takes place every year. The ideal plan is to attend the cultural activities in front of Lake Michigan on July 4 and then finish the day with the rockets.
In fact, attendees often rent boats to enjoy the show from the water; they also rent hotel rooftops or look for a spot in Maggie Daley Park or on the Lakefront Trail, where picnics are allowed and visitors can enjoy live music.
¿Por qué se celebra el 4 de julio? Orígenes
July 4 is one of the most important dates for the United States, as it commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence in 1776, the document that marked the official birth of the country. Although the vote to break from Great Britain occurred on July 2, it was on the 4th that Congress formally approved the text that today gives rise to the celebration.
Since then, the holiday has become a national tradition characterized by parades, family gatherings, barbecues, and fireworks shows. Even one of the Founding Fathers, John Adams, anticipated in a letter that independence would be remembered for generations with celebrations and illuminations—a term that at the time referred to fireworks.
The magnitude of the celebration is also reflected in the economic impact. According to estimates by the National Retail Federation, American households will spend $9.4 billion just on food to celebrate July 4, 2026, cementing the date as one of the most important for the country's commerce and traditions.
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