Waited for every year, 4th of July is now just a week away. It is the 245th birthday (independence day) of the United States of America. The 2021 performance is going to be more than ever. Last year the celebrations were called off due to social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic. For the time being, be ready to take a look at it once again with eye-catching fireworks and glare amidst the facilities. Washington, DC, Boston, and New York are the three cosmopolitan performances that are worth seeing for those who are just too uncomfortable to venture out. So how can you tune in to those city celebrations? Let’s find out about independence day fireworks. Some states have drive-in styles to ensure social distancing! So put on your red, white and blue clothes. Don’t forget to check the website before going out though, there may be a last-minute change!
The Jonas Brothers, Blake Shelton and More Stars Join NBC’s Fabulous 4th of July Fireworks
NBC’s annual Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Specular announced its star-studded lineup of hosts and performers, including the Jonas Brothers. Hosted by New Amsterdam’s Ryan Eggold and Girls5ava star Renée Ellis Goldsberry, the Fourth of July event will see Blake Shelton, the Jonas Brothers, Reba McEntire, Coldplay, Black Pumas, and One Republic join the A-list cast. The two-hour-long party will be telecast on Sunday, July 4 at 8 pm. on NBC. Fans can also tune in at 10 pm. For a one-hour repeat presentation. Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular will air on Sunday, July 4 at 8 p.m. on NBC.
Birmingham
Scheduled for Sunday, July 4th, at 9 p.m., Thunder on the Mountain is being called Alabama’s biggest Fourth of July celebration. The display will take place over Vulcan Park and Museum.
Decatur
The booming fireworks display, part of the city’s annual Spirit of America Festival, will take place Sunday, July 4 at Point Mallard Park
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Downtown OWA’s Fireworks Fest is Back – Its “Biggest, Best Firework Show Ever!” — will be held on Sunday, July 4th at 8:45 p.m. at the entire OWA property in Foley.
Chase Field
The Diamondbacks game against the San Francisco Giants on July 4 will have its traditional postgame fireworks show. As a bonus, 10,000 fans will receive a clear MLB-branded tote bag for the day’s giveaway. Details: 6:10 p.m. Sunday, July 4. 401 E Jefferson St., Phoenix. Starting at $29.
Raleigh
.Fireworks will light up the sky from the Carter-Finley area on Sunday night for this year’s July 4th celebration. Gates open at 6 p.m., fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
DURHAM
The Durham Bulls are celebrating with post-game fireworks shows on Saturday, July 3 and Sunday, July 4 presented by Carolina Packers.
FAYETTEVILLE/FORT BRAGG
The 2021 Fourth of July celebration includes national recording artist and legendary band Foreigner, performances by the 82nd Rock Band and a local rock band, The Fifth.
There will also be a parachute demo from the Golden Knights Parachute Team, a flag ceremony, and lights in the sky from fireworks.
The parade field opens at 3 p.m. The Foreigner concert begins at 8:15 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m.
CARY
Koka Booth Amphitheatre will host a celebration. Music from the main stage will begin at 5:45 p.m. with the Cary Town Band followed by the North Carolina Symphony at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks will start around 9:25 p.m. Lawn seating is free and tables are available for purchase. Capacity inside the venue will be limited to a total of 7,000 guests at one time.
CHAPEL HILL
You can view the fireworks from Southern Community Park. Bring blankets and chairs. Event parking opens at 7 p.m. Fireworks display begins at 9:20 p.m.
HOLLY SPRINGS
The Holly Springs celebration will take place at Jefferson L. Sugg Farm at Bass Lake Park on Monday, July 5. The celebration kicks off at 6 p.m. at Sugg Farm, 2401 Grigsby Ave. Hotdogs, ice cream, tacos, bbq, funnel cakes and more will be available from 20 various food trucks and concessionaires. The firework show will start around at 9:15 p.m.
WAKE FOREST
The Fireworks Spectacular will happen Saturday, July 3. The event is free and open to the public and will take place inside Husky Stadium on the campus of Heritage High School, 1150 Forestville Road. Gates will open at 7:30 p.m. and the fireworks show will begin at approximately 9:30 p.m.
Alaska
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Anchorage 4th of July celebrations will take place at the Delaney Park Strip on Independence Day, with the city’s fireworks celebration set at the conclusion of the baseball doubleheader at Mulcahe Stadium shortly after 11 p.m.\
Arizona
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Socially distance yourself while watching the fireworks from your car, drive-in-style! There will be a spectacular fireworks display at Tumbleweed Park on July 4th at 7 p.m. Parking is $5 and a parking pass, which you can get here, is required.
Seward
The city’s Fourth of July festivities will take place from Thursday, July 1 to Monday, July 5, with a fireworks display—due to the daylight hours at this time of year! — will take place on Saturday, July 3 at Waterfront Park.
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Celebrate red, white, and blue in the Greater Phoenix area with the Celebrate America Festival at Pleasant Harbor Marina in Peoria. Family-friendly activities begin at 5 p.m., with fireworks set for 9 p.m.
Scottsdale
The 8th Annual Fourth of July Celebrations at Westworld of Scottsdale boasts twice as many fireworks as this year’s air show. Fireworks are scheduled for approximately 9 p.m., and admission tickets are required for each carload.
Arkansas
Presented at the Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion, the July 4th Fireworks Spectacular will be set to live music from the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas on Sunday, July 4. The gates open at 6 pm, the music starts at 7:30, and the fireworks begin. 9:15 p.m. Get tickets here.
little Rock
The Pops on the River community event in downtown Little Rock is Arkansas’ largest Independence Day celebration, drawing a crowd of more than 30,000. The free program will start at 3 pm. On Sunday, July 4th, at 9:30 p.m. with fireworks starting from the Main Street Bridge.
California
Dana Point
For the beach areas of Orange County, nothing beats a fireworks show at Dana Point. Launched from a barge in the water in front of Doheny State Beach at 9 p.m., the air display will be visible from shore, from the cliffs above Dana Point Harbor, from private boats and private cruises. Get more information here.
Los Angeles
The famous Hollywood Bowl—Saturday, July 3, and Sunday, July 4—will feature a two-night celebration of fireworks—where families can “celebrate the good times” with Kool and the gang. Shows start at 7:30 pm. On both nights, and you can check ticket package here.
San Francisco
The city has confirmed that the annual fireworks show starting at Fisherman’s Wharf will take place on Sunday, July 4 – but details have yet to be announced. In previous years, two sets of fireworks were set up, one at Pier 39 and one at the Aquatic Park. For more information see the website of the pier.
Colorado
Castle Rock
the city’s annual fireworks display will include a parade, street fair in the town square, and a firework show at dusk shot off from the corner of Rt. 47 and Countryside Parkway.
CREEDE
Creede’s three-day Independence Day Celebrations will kick off on July 2 with multiple events leading up to the fireworks once it gets dark on July 4. To see a full list of events — including festivals, mining competitions, music, and more — through the weekend, click here.
DELTA
The City of Delta will host its annual Fireworks display at Confluence Park on Gunnison River Drive in Delta on July 4.
LAKE CITY — July 3
Lake City’s annual fireworks display will be held July 3 at 9 p.m. at the Lake City Town Park. The town will also host a full day of events on July 4, including live music and a parade at 10:30 a.m. Visit the Lake City town website for full details.
Indiana
Lake Forest
Evanston has canceled its traditional fireworks show, but nearby Lake Forest is holding its 16th Annual Festival and Fireworks on Sunday, July 4, at Deerpath Community Park. Tickets are on sale for the event, which includes live music and a fireworks display at 9:40 p.m.
Indianapolis
The two-day CarmelFest celebration will be full of family-friendly activities and a dazzling firework display on both nights—Sunday, July 4, and Monday, July 5—synchronized to music from WHJE 91.3 FM. Get more info here.
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
The Freedom Festival fireworks display will launch over downtown Cedar Rapids on Sunday, July 4, from the 1st Avenue Bridge. The 2nd Avenue Bridge will be open for viewing beginning at 7 p.m. For more info, click here.
Des Moines
West Des Moines will hold its annual Independence Day festivities, including a free fireworks display launching from WDM City/School Campus on Sunday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m. ( Not fireworks display at Racoon River Park this year.)
Storm Lake
Nearly 500 fireworks will fill the sky over Storm Lake as part of the city’s Star-Spangled Spectacular celebration. The two-day event held Saturday, July 3, and Sunday, July 4, includes food, music, and family activities and concludes with the huge fireworks display at dusk on Independence Day.
Kansas City
One of the city’s biggest fireworks displays each year is held at Berkley Riverfront Park as part of KC RiverFest. The free celebration begins at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 4, with the fireworks scheduled to start between 10 and 11 p.m.
Wichita
The Red, White, and BOOM! Fireworks will be launched over the Arkansas River on Sunday, July 4, at the Riverfront Stadium. Gates open for the free event at 5:30 p.m., with the fireworks display scheduled for 9:50.
Kentucky
Bowling Green
The annual Thunderfest Independence Day Celebration will be held on Saturday, July 3, at the National Corvette Museum. Gates open at 4 p.m., with music, children’s activities, and other attractions available up until the fireworks display around 9:30. Admission is $25 per carload (to benefit local childrens’ charities), and tickets can be purchased here.
Louisville
The city’s Fourth of July celebration at the waterfront will feature free concerts, kids’ activities, festival cuisine, and a grand fireworks show at 10 p.m. Read more here.
Louisiana
Mandeville
The free Light Up The Lake Independence Day Celebration will take place on Sunday, July 4, at the Mandeville Lakefront. The area will be open for picnics beginning at 10 a.m. with children’s activities and food trucks happening after 5 p.m., and fireworks scheduled for 8:45.
New Orleans
The Uncle Sam Jam is a family-friendly day of music, food, and fun at Lafreniere Park in Metairie, concluding with a fireworks show at 9 p.m. Taking place on Saturday, July 3, this year marks the celebration’s 25th anniversary. The event is free, but different premium parking packages are available.
Maine
Bar Harbor
The city’s Independence Day celebration starts with a parade in the morning on Sunday, July 4, and ends with a spectacular fireworks display taking place over the downtown waterfront at Frenchman Bay at approximately 9:15 p.m. on Sunday, July 4. You can get details here.
Portland
After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, Portland’s annual Fourth of July celebration will return with a fireworks display off the Eastern Promenade on Sunday, July 4, at 9: 15 p.m. However, no other public events will be held this year, like the usual performance by the Portland Symphony Orchestra. The fireworks will be visible from surrounding areas, and the city is exploring a live-stream option.
Maryland
Columbia
In the downtown lakefront area, a 22-minute fireworks show will begin at approximately 9:20 p.m. at Lake Kittamaqundi on Sunday, July 4. There won’t be any bands, food trucks, or other entertainment at this year’s events, but residents are welcome to place blankets down to save a spot starting at 3 p.m.
Hagerstown
The annual fireworks from Fairgrounds Park will light up the sky for 30 minutes starting at 9:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 4. No vendors or additional entertainment will be available at this year’s event, but spectators can bring their own refreshments to the park, along with chairs and blankets. The air show will be visible from points around the Fairgrounds as well.
Ocean City
The beach town will host two simultaneous fireworks displays on Sunday, July 4, at 9:30 p.m. One show will launch uptown at Northside Park, and the other downtown on the beach at N. Division Street. Get more details here.
Massachusetts
Boston
The annual Boston Harborfest celebrates the historic city’s colonial and maritime heritage, capped off with a fantastic firework
