Dear America, we would like to wish you a happy birthday and happy independence day. Hope everybody has a great July 4th holiday. For many, it’s all about fireworks and celebration.
The annual Fourth of July celebration at gypsy hill park in Staunton was started 49 years ago by the Statler brothers. With the idea of celebrating the nation’s heritage with a free concert, parade, and fireworks for the hometown folks.
BEST FIREWORKS SHOWS OF THE DAY
Here are the few places to witness the most spectacular fireworks:
TEXAS
Everything’s a more significant celebration in texas, including fireworks. In fact, over 500,000 people visit this small town on 3 July for live entertainment, family-friendly activities, and firework show. People spend quality time and celebrate their nation.
NEW YORK CITY
It hosts the largest fireworks display in the country. Preparations for the event takes place over Manhattan’s east river between the broad street and Brooklyn bridge. Prime viewing locations in Manhattan are on elevated portions of Franklin D.Roosevelt drive and the lower promenade.
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA
The big bay boom’s 18-minute fireworks show is California’s premiere independence day celebration. Shelter island is the best location for viewing, and people visit in millions. More than 75,000 people flock to the Minneapolis riverfront for live music, show, food, friends, family, and fun activities, & of course fireworks. The marathon, relay, 5k races, and other physical events begin at 6:50 a.m.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Nashville’s “let freedom sing !” July 4th celebration turns it into a musical city. The Grammy award-winning Nashville Symphony will perform in the fireworks show. Just book a river cruise on the Creole Queen or the Steamboat Natchez for an unbeatable view.
WASHINGTON D.C.
Washinton’s national mall fireworks display is not to be missed, hosted by John Stamos. Lincoln memorial step is the prime seating location to enjoy a 35-minute show. Before this year’s show, president trump will deliver a “salute to America” speech from the Lincoln memorial.