Feel the thrill of community celebration at one of the USA's largest July 4th fireworks shows this year. From DC to Lake Tahoe, New York to Oahu, be somewhere special this year when the skies light up with patriotic pride.
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#1. Macy's Fireworks Spectacular - New York, NY
America's largest fireworks show! This annual mega-display explodes vibrantly over the scenic Hudson River, setting off approximately 75,000 pounds of fireworks and attracting nearly two million people!
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#2. Atlantic City Fireworks Spectacular - Atlantic City, NJ
One of the longest Fourth of July fireworks shows in the U.S., this two-part extravaganza, lasting over 45 minutes, bursts forth brilliantly over the Marina District, along the beach and boardwalk!
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#3. Kaboom Town! - Addison TX
This 30-minute fireworks spectacular is a 30-year old Texas tradition that attracts a half million spectators annually! Located in Addison Circle Park, the show can be seen from anywhere in town.
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#4. Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular- Boston, MA
One of the most well-known July 4th fireworks events in the country, this dazzling performance shoots 20,000 pounds of celebratory fire directly over the picturesque Charles River.
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#5. A Capitol Fourth- Washington, DC
Set to a soundtrack by the National Symphony Orchestra, this exciting 20-minute show takes place on the National Mall, where the base of the Lincoln Memorial makes the perfect place to experience it all.
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#6. Lights on the Lake- Lake Tahoe, CA
Shot from a barge in the middle of the lake, this magnificent July 4th fireworks show is a must-see for water lovers. View it from the shore, the docks or even a paddleboat on the water.
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#7. Sunco Welcome America Celebration-
Philadelphia, PA
After a full week of celebrations that cost the city $2.1 million, Philadelphia's July 4th crescendo is a fiery display launched over the Museum of Art that usually attracts 500,000 viewers.
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#8. Fisherman's Wharf Fireworks Extravaganza - San Francisco, CA
Attended by approximately 600,000 people annually, San Francisco's fabulous fireworks show is shot from the foot of the Municipal Pier and from barges to the north of Pier 39.
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#9. Seattle's Family 4th Celebration- Seattle, WA
Midst an enjoyable array of concerts and games in Gas Works Park, Seattle shoots approximately 10, 000 blazing fireworks on the 4th of July in honor of Old Glory!
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#10. Fair St. Louis- St. Louis, MO
An exciting display, this powerful 20-minute show features fireworks reflecting off the tallest man-made monument in the United States--- the 630 -foot Gateway Arch in St. Louis.
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#11. Let Freedom Sing- Nashville, TN
Enjoy a day-long party of music, food and drink! Then sit back and watch the sparks fly in Riverfront Park as Nashville shoots over 13,000 pounds of fireworks in concert with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra.
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#12. Light Up the Night- Aurora, CO
About 20 minutes from Denver on the Aurora Municipal Center Lawn, this dynamic "Light Up the Night" dazzler lasts 25 minutes and generally draws about 100,000 visitors.
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#13. Presbyterian Hospital July 4th Spectacular-
Charlotte, NC
Located in Memorial Stadium and surrounded by live music and fun-filled family activities, Charlotte's show shoots $500,000 worth of booming brilliance into the sky in an exciting 20-minute performance.
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#14. Go 4th on the River- New Orleans, LA
Approximately 200,000 onlookers gather along the river every 4th of July to experience this entertaining extravaganza that shoots it's fireworks show off from two battling barges.
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#15. Turtle Bay Resort- Oahu, HI
Beautiful Turtle Bay Resort's island fireworks show may only be ten minutes long, but what it lacks in length --- it makes up for in intensity. A true tropical tribute to the red, white and blue!
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*SOURCE: Rebecca Ballhaus. AOL Travel News. July 4th Fireworks: 15 of the Biggest Shows in American Ranked. 6/28/11
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