WHERE TO SEE THE BEST FIREWORKS DISPLAYS ON JULY 4
As Independence Day quickly approaches, here are the best places to watch major fireworks displays across the country.
Nearly every big city in the US hosts a fireworks show to celebrate the 4th of July sometime between July 3 and July 6.
New York, California, and Washington DC are just three of the major locations known to put on nationally ranked fireworks shows each every year.
During the Independence Day celebration, attendees can curl up in a blanket or turn on their television to view these five legendary fireworks shows.
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks
The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks celebration lights up the New York City skyline across the Hudson River, which can be seen from New Jersey.
The fireworks will be launched from barges positioned along the Hudson River and create a show with viewing opportunities between West 14th and West 34th Streets in Manhattan.
Admission is free and the show is expected to start at 9:25 and last for about 30 minutes.
Viewers who don't want to leave their house can watch it on NBC or stream it on Peacock, with coverage beginning at 8:00pm.
Marina del Rey 4th of July Fireworks Show
The fireworks celebration in Marina del Rey, California, is expected to be a fantastic 20-minute show starting at 9:00.
Attendees will not have to pay an admission fee to see the show.
The event can be viewed nearly anywhere in the LA County city, as well as Venice Pier, Playa Vista, and Dockweiler Beach.
Attendees who wish to hear music during the show can watch it from Burton Chace Park and Fisherman's Village.
Fireworks on the National Mall
The annual 4th of July firework show in Washington DC, known for its spectacular views at the National Mall, starts at 9:09, according to the National Park Service.
The fireworks will be launched from both sides of the Reflecting Pool, which is east of the Lincoln Memorial.
Admission is free, but it can get crowded due to its famous display and location.
When entering the National Mall, the best access points are Constitution Avenue at Henry Bacon Drive NW, 17th Street NW at Constitution Ave NW, 15th Street NW at Madison Drive NW, 14th Street SW at Jefferson Drive SW, and George Mason Memorial.
The show will last for 17 minutes, and internet users can watch the fireworks show from home on nationalmall.org.
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
New Englanders can celebrate Independence Day by watching the 30-minute-long Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular in Massachusetts.
This year's fireworks show will begin at 10:30 and end at 11:00, and attendees can view it from the Boston and Cambridge sides of the Charles River.
The show itself is a free event that takes place at the Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade.
Viewers at Hatch Shell can bring items like tents and coolers, and security will inspect purses before the show.
The fireworks show will air live on Bloomberg Television, and streamers can watch it on Bloomberg.com.
Fireworks at the Fountain
The 47th annual Fireworks at the Fountain celebration in Florida will take place tonight at Lake Eola Park in Orlando and start at 9:10 pm.
Food and beverages will be served during the show and attendees can bring their pets to the event.
All of this year's Independence Day events, including Fireworks at the Fountain, will air live on News 6 WKMG and will be streamed only at clickorlando.com.
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