How to celebrate Independence Day and where to watch the salute

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The most important holiday of the country. The United States is preparing to celebrate Independence Day - The Declaration of Independence was adopted on July 4, and this date is considered the birthday of the country.

On July 4 parades will be held in all cities of America, music will boom and fireworks will be launched. ForumDaily prepared a list of places where you can feel the festive atmosphere and see the most luxurious fireworks of the year.

The peculiarity of this holiday is that even if you live in a small city, you can witness a grand show. For example, in the top of the best shows in honor of July 4 in the US, according to the magazine Forbes, salute enters in the Dallasian suburb of Addison with a population of 15 thousand people. About 200-250 thousand dollars are spent for the celebration of the holiday. This performance with music, fireworks, choreographic numbers and the subsequent airshow attracts about half a million people every year.

Approximately the same amount comes to see the salute in the Florida town of Key Biscayne with a population of 12 000 people. Fireworks are arranged right above the ocean.

Also in the top of the best are the fireworks in Washington. The show lasts approximately 17 minutes and has a budget of $225. The best place to watch the fireworks is on the National Mall, although they can be seen from several miles away.

The Boston Fireworks show, which features music and choreography, is one of the few to be broadcast live. The duration of the fireworks is 20 minutes, and the cost is 2,5 million dollars.

In Chicago, fireworks are not complemented by special effects, but the beautiful view from Lake Michigan attracts tens of thousands of tourists from all over the country.

Seattle, San Diego, Nashville, New Orleans and, of course, New York are also present in the rankings.

If you are celebrating in New York

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In New York, you can admire salutes in several places at once.

Park Niagara Falls

In one of the most famous parks in the United States, fireworks can be admired every evening from June 26 to July 2, the show starts on 22: 00. Despite the fact that in New York, of course, a lot of grand firework shows, you will not find this, because here its effect enhances the natural wonder, over which salutes burst.

Empire State Plaza

July 4 magnificent fireworks can be seen on site Empire State Plaza in Albany. The show starts on 21: 15 evenings, but by this time a large crowd is already gathering at the venue, so it’s best to come and find the parking lot as early as possible.

Canalside

Here, the celebration and fireworks show will take place along the water - along the Buffalo Canal. Guests are asked to dress in the colors of the American flag: red, white or blue. In addition to fireworks, visitors will enjoy food, live music and other entertainment.

Macy's Fireworks

This magnificent show has become the most popular in the city, because it can be seen from several areas of New York, being in specially equipped points of view. The show will start over the East River in 21: July 25.

Lake george

From July 13th until the end of August, there are stunning fireworks shows every Thursday near Lake George. Starts at 21:30.

If you are celebrating in San Francisco

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US Independence Day at 39 Pier in San Francisco will feature live music throughout the day. Guests here will be waiting for performances of musical groups and a variety of entertainment. The holiday program starts at 12.00.

Around 21.30, traditional colorful fireworks will begin in honor of the national holiday. It will be clearly visible from the coastline.

Celebration of Independence Day in the old

Wilder Ranch State Park 4 July offers to go on a journey through time and see how Independence Day was celebrated in 1900's.

The celebration begins with a parade on 12.00. Participants gather in 11.45 near the apple orchard. You need to dress in costumes of the early twentieth century and bring with you musical or noise instruments. Parade participants march to the central lawn and there will raise the American flag. The procession will be accompanied by old patriotic music.

However, the musicians of 1900 will perform the whole day. In addition, visitors can go on a tour of the ranch and see how life was arranged more than 100 years ago. A special bank will change the modern American dollars for the money that was used in the early twentieth century.

You can bring lunch with you or buy food on site. The event will last until 16.00. Admission is free. Parking - $ 10 dollars per day.

Holiday at Berkeley Harbor

Berkeley invites you to celebrate US Independence Day with the whole family at the local city harbor. A large-scale celebration will continue from 12.00 to 22.00.

Visitors will find a lot of free entertainment, a fair of handicrafts, free rowing on dragon boats, massage, pony rides, a playground, carnival rides, a mini train ride, giant slides, delicious food. The culmination of the evening will be the fireworks, which will start at 21.30 at the end of the pier.

The event will take place without alcohol.

Fireworks in the Bay Area

On Independence Day evening, US fireworks will launch in many cities in the Bay Area. Choose the location nearest you - and enjoy a festive show.

The start time of the show is 21.00.

Emeryville - Emeryville Marina Park, 3308 Powell St. Emeryville, CA 94608

Concord - Mt. Diablo High School, 2450 Grant St, Concord, CA

Moraga - Moraga Commons Park, 1425 St.Mary's Road, Moraga, CA (start on 21.30)

Pleasant Hill - Pleasant Hill Park, Cleaveland & Gregory Lane, Pleasant Hill, CA

Morgan Hill - Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center, 16500 Condit Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Martinez - Main St. Plaza, Main St. at Castro St. Martinez, CA 94553

Sausalito - Dunphy Park, Bridgeway and Napa St, Sausalito, CA

Valleio — Vallejo waterfront, Georgia and Mare Island Way, Vallejo, CA

If you are celebrating in Miami

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A list of some of the events that will take place in the vicinity of South Florida on Independence Day.

America's Birthday Bash

Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132

В Bayfront park 14.00 will again launch the most colorful fireworks in the whole of Florida. The entrance is free. There will also be live music and a playground for children and adults. You cannot bring food and water with you, but you can buy everything you need at local food courts. Fireworks will start at 9 hours of the evening. Therefore, be sure to take a chair or blanket with you to fully enjoy this colorful action.

Miami Beach Festival Fire On The Fourth North

Shore Park Bandshell, 7275 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141

From 9: 00 to 21: 00, various attractions, food courts and live music will work here. Salute is also scheduled for 9 evenings.

Key Biscayne parade and fireworks dedicated to July 4

Crandon Blvd, between Harbor Drive and West Enid Drive, Village Green, Key Biscayne, FL 33149

On July 11, a colorful parade will begin on July 4. After the parade you can have a picnic at Village Greenwhich holds Kiwanis Club. In addition, before the salute, which starts at 9 hours of the evening, you can go to the beach and sunbathe.

July 4 Celebration at Black Point Park Marina

Black Point Park, Marina 24775 SW 87-I Avenue, Miami, FL 33190

Black point park marinalocated next to the National Park Biscayne, 4 July will be the most exciting place to celebrate. Come early and enjoy day fishing and diving. Have lunch at Black point ocean grill or bring food with you and have a picnic in the park. Do not forget to grab a blanket or chair to watch the salute after sunset.

Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks at Pembroke Pines

Recreation Center Pines, 7400 Pines Blvd, Pembroke Pines, FL 33026

Festival venue in Pines will open at 6 pm. Entry is absolutely free. Here you can visit attractions, concerts and see the fireworks at 9 hours of the evening. Come early to get the best viewing points.

In addition, interesting events that will take place on 4 July, you can find in our calendar. Come, learn, share with friends.

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