<strong>Washington, DC:</strong> The nation's capital goes all out for Independence Day. In 2019, a <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.pbs.org%2Fa-capitol-fourth%2Fhome%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Capitol Fourth concert</a> featuring John Stamos, Carole King, Yolanda Adams and National Symphony Orchestra will precede one of the country's largest firework displays. Click through the gallery for more places with great shows:<br />
Washington, DC: The nation's capital goes all out for Independence Day. In 2019, a Capitol Fourth concert featuring John Stamos, Carole King, Yolanda Adams and National Symphony Orchestra will precede one of the country's largest firework displays. Click through the gallery for more places with great shows:
Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress
<strong>Addison, Texas:</strong> This Texan town of about 16,000 takes its fireworks seriously. The aptly named <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Faddisonkaboomtown.com%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Kaboom Town! show</a> happens on Wednesday, July 3. Be sure to arrive earlier in order to catch the 7:15 p.m. air show.
Addison, Texas: This Texan town of about 16,000 takes its fireworks seriously. The aptly named Kaboom Town! show happens on Wednesday, July 3. Be sure to arrive earlier in order to catch the 7:15 p.m. air show.
Courtesy Town of Addison
<strong>Boston:</strong> The <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fbostonpopsjuly4th.org%2Fconcert-details%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular</a> is another July Fourth heavy-hitter. Queen Latifah and Arlo Guthrie are among the concert headliners for 2019, followed by a military fighter jet flyover. The crowning glory is the nearly half-hour fireworks spectacle accompanied by the Boston Pops Orchestra.
Boston: The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular is another July Fourth heavy-hitter. Queen Latifah and Arlo Guthrie are among the concert headliners for 2019, followed by a military fighter jet flyover. The crowning glory is the nearly half-hour fireworks spectacle accompanied by the Boston Pops Orchestra.
Kyle Klein
<strong>San Diego:</strong> San Diego's <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fbigbayboom.com%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Big Bay Boom</a> is heralded as the largest fireworks show in Southern California. Four barges ensure that you'll get stellar views from Shelter Island all the way to Embarcadero Marina Park South. It starts 9 p.m. local time.
San Diego: San Diego's Big Bay Boom is heralded as the largest fireworks show in Southern California. Four barges ensure that you'll get stellar views from Shelter Island all the way to Embarcadero Marina Park South. It starts 9 p.m. local time.
Courtesy USS Midway Museum
<strong>Disney World: </strong>The Walt Disney World Resorts are also a perennial favorite for their over-the-top Fourth of July fireworks. Stake out a spot for the <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wdwinfo.com%2Fholidays%2F4th_July.htm" target="_blank" target="_blank">bucket-list Magic Kingdom show</a> on July 3 and 4.
Disney World: The Walt Disney World Resorts are also a perennial favorite for their over-the-top Fourth of July fireworks. Stake out a spot for the bucket-list Magic Kingdom show on July 3 and 4.
David Roarke/Walt Disney World Resort
<strong>Philadelphia:</strong> Where better to celebrate America's independence than its birthplace? And Philadelphia keeps the party going for a week and <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.visitphilly.com%2Farticles%2Fphiladelphia%2Ffourth-of-july-in-philadelphia-wawa-welcome-america%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">has three fireworks shows</a>.
Philadelphia: Where better to celebrate America's independence than its birthplace? And Philadelphia keeps the party going for a week and has three fireworks shows.
Photo by G. Widman for Visit Philadelphia
<strong>Nashville:</strong> Country music fans can enjoy the best of both worlds on July Fourth. Where else can you <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.visitmusiccity.com%2Fjuly4th%2Fjuly-4th-fireworks" target="_blank" target="_blank">watch 36,000 pounds of fireworks</a> explode after listening to music favorites?
Nashville: Country music fans can enjoy the best of both worlds on July Fourth. Where else can you watch 36,000 pounds of fireworks explode after listening to music favorites?
Courtesy of the Donn Jones
<strong>Lake Tahoe:</strong> Lake Tahoe actually offers numerous firework shows for the holiday, including four in North Lake Tahoe. While all are crowd-pleasing, the 25-minute <a href="index.php?page=&url=https%3A%2F%2Ftahoesouth.com%2Fevents%2Flights-on-the-lake-fireworks%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Lights on the Lake</a> in South Lake Tahoe is the real show-stopper. Join a cruise for the best unencumbered views.
Lake Tahoe: Lake Tahoe actually offers numerous firework shows for the holiday, including four in North Lake Tahoe. While all are crowd-pleasing, the 25-minute Lights on the Lake in South Lake Tahoe is the real show-stopper. Join a cruise for the best unencumbered views.
Steve Dunleavy