Fourth of July Events 2015

The Fourth of July is right around the corner. Cities across the country celebrate with parades, picnics and fireworks displays.

New Orleans

Witness a unique fireworks experience at Go Fourth on the River (http://www.go4thontheriver.com). Two barges on the Mississippi River present dueling fireworks displays. The event begins at 9 p.m.

New York

Hungry? Check out the annual Nathan’s hot dog eating contest (http://www.nathansfamous.com/contest). Held since 1916, the gluttonous contest draws crowds from around the world.

Philadelphia

Week-long celebrations (http://www.welcomeamerica.com/) in the City of Brotherly Love culminate July 4^th with an Independence Day parade, party on the Ben Franklin Parkway and concert with fireworks.

San Diego

Check out the huge fireworks display in San Diego’s Big Bay. The Big Bay Boom (http://www.bigbayboom.com/) can be seen from Shelter Island, Harbor Island, North Embarcadero, Marina District, Seaport Village/South Embarcadero and Coronado Ferry Landing.

San Antonio

San Antonio’s (http://visitsanantonio.com/) famed Riverwalk hosts an arts and crafts festival. Or check out the live entertainment and family-friendly activities at Freedom Fest at Market Square.

Washington, D.C.

What better place to celebrate the Fourth of July than in our nation’s capital? This year marks the 35th annual A Capitol Fourth (http://www.pbs.org/a-capitol-fourth/home/), a star-studded concert and fireworks event.