Show Locator

Where the Sky Lights Up

From the Macy's barges on the East River to Capitol Hill — find the show closest to you and stake out the best view.

NY

New York

Macy's 4th of July Fireworks — East River
9:25 PM ET

25 minutes, broadcast on NBC. Best from Brooklyn Bridge Park.

DC

Washington

National Mall
9:09 PM ET

Live PBS broadcast 'A Capitol Fourth.' View from Lincoln Memorial steps.

MA

Boston

Charles River Esplanade
10:30 PM ET

Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. Hatch Shell concert from 8 PM.

PA

Philadelphia

Benjamin Franklin Parkway
9:45 PM ET

Wawa Welcome America! Free concert precedes.

TN

Nashville

Cumberland River downtown
9:30 PM CT

Largest in the South. 30+ minute show synced to live music.

IL

Chicago

Navy Pier
9:30 PM CT

Twice-weekly summer show, biggest on July 4.

TX

Houston

Eleanor Tinsley Park
9:35 PM CT

Freedom Over Texas. Buddy Holly Hall area.

TX

Addison

Addison Circle Park
9:30 PM CT

Kaboom Town! One of the country's top 10 shows.

CA

San Diego

Big Bay Boom — San Diego Bay
9:00 PM PT

Launched from 4 barges, 360-degree visibility.

CA

San Francisco

Pier 39
9:30 PM PT

Often fog-shrouded; viewing from Embarcadero best.

WA

Seattle

Lake Union
10:15 PM PT

Seafair Summer 4th. Gas Works Park is the classic view.

MO

St. Louis

Gateway Arch grounds
9:20 PM CT

Fair Saint Louis — fireworks reflected on the Arch.

RI

Bristol

Bristol Harbor
9:15 PM ET

Caps off America's oldest July 4th celebration since 1785.

GA

Atlanta

Centennial Olympic Park
9:40 PM ET

Peach Drop city's big summer show.

FL

Miami

Bayfront Park
9:00 PM ET

America's Birthday Bash on Biscayne Bay.

CO

Denver

Civic Center Park
9:30 PM MT

Independence Eve at Civic Center — also July 3.