Every State's Top Fourth of July Fireworks Show

There's no better way to celebrate America's birthday than by attending a good old-fashioned fireworks display. But not all fireworks shows are created equal. The best fireworks displays in the USA bring together entertainment, community spirit and pyrotechnic prowess to light up the night sky with a kaleidoscopic range of colors and patterns to leave the crowd below breathless. So where should you go for great July 4th fireworks shows? Luckily, no matter where you live, there's bound to be one of the best Fourth of July fireworks displays in America within reach, so just in time for the big holiday, click on the slideshow to see who will be putting on the best show nearby you. Just be sure not to leave before the grand finale.

Birmingham's Vulcan Park has been the place to go for Alabama's best Fourth of July fireworks show for decades now and 2022 promises to be special indeed. Once again, fireworks will go off above the city's famous statue of Vulcan during a display that will pay tribute to the World Games, which are being held in Birmingham during July.

Wasilla's Independence Day festivities begin in the morning with a parade, continue with a Mayor's Picnic & Music in the Park event then come to a crescendo with an 11 PM fireworks show. Spend your Fourth of July here and you'll know why so many people love this charming town.

The day will start out with a roster full of family-friendly events like the Canine Stars Stunt Dog Show, appearances by Disney characters and games like the chicken dance and finish off with one of the largest fireworks displays in the state.

For the 38th year, the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra will share the spotlight with a fantastic fireworks show at this annual Independence Day celebration in Little Rock. There will also be appearances by The Rodney Block Collective and The Kemistri Band.

After a two-year absence, the sky above North Lake Tahoe will once again come alive with a riot of color on the Fourth of July. Plant yourself at one of the lake's beaches or on a boat to take in this impressive show, which will lean heavily on creative drone displays.

Stick around after the Colorado Rapids take on Austin FC in MLS action on July 4, because for the 25th year they will be setting off the state's largest public firework show at Dick's Sporting Goods Park.

The Fireworks Spectacular at Enfield serves as the grand finale of a fun three-day celebration that takes place the weekend after Independence Day (July 8th-10th). One of the largest displays in Northern Connecticut, this brilliant display will once again be set to a stirring musical soundtrack.

Join the crowds on the banks of Wilmington's Christina River to celebrate America's birthday in Wilmington. The activities will begin at 2:30 PM with a host of family-friendly fun and then finish off with an electrifying fireworks display in the evening.

After a day filled with family-friendly entertainment (including bounce houses) and performances from Julio Montalvo, Timbalive and Latin All-Stars, a marvelous fireworks display will once again take over the Miami night sky.

The name may have changed to Look Up Atlanta, but the fireworks at Centennial Olympic Park will once again take center stage in ATL. This year's festivities will take place on July 3 and the display will have an intro from the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra.

For 65 years, locals and tourists alike have been kicking back on the beach in Kailua to watch fireworks light up the night sky over the Pacific and 2022 marks this tradition's triumphant post-pandemic return.

Once again, Idaho Falls will host to one of the nation's most impressive patriotic fireworks displays, which will serve as the grand finale of the Melaleuca Freedom Celebration. These state-of-the-art pyrotechnics on the shores of the Snake River are so impressive, that you might just be convinced you're celebrating the Fourth of July in a metropolis twice the size of Idaho Falls.

Sure, you can see fireworks throughout the summer at this iconic boardwalk and entertainment complex in Chicago, but nothing beats the atmosphere on the Fourth of July. You'll want to arrive early to grab a spot because space on the pier itself is limited.

Head to downtown Indianapolis on the Fourth of July to see fireworks streak across the sky above the War Memorial. The pyrotechnics will once again be paired up with music to make the experience especially atmospheric.

For the 28th time, the renowned Des Moines Symphony will be treating Iowans to the state's largest single-day concert. The symphony will begin the evening of fun with a setlist of patriotic tunes which will be capped off by a spectacular fireworks show. Note: this event takes place on July 1 in 2022.

Make no mistake, you'll be able to see some excellent fireworks at Kansas City's Riverfest, but that event technically happens in the state of Missouri. So make your way to the KC suburb of Overland Park for an impressive show that takes place entirely within the state of Kansas.

Taking place right on the shores of the Ohio River, Louisville's favorite fireworks display features blazing streaks of color being set off from barges in the middle of the river. In addition to the show in the sky, there will also be plenty of family activities and patriotic fun at the event.

In a city that knows how to throw a party, the Fourth of July offers up the chance to paint New Orleans red, white and blue. The fireworks will take place in and around the Mississippi River and it makes for the perfect cap to a weekend at the Essence Festival, which ends the day before.

The party in Eastport starts on July 1 and finishes with a bang with their beloved fireworks show on July 4th. This is the state's biggest Fourth of July party and it's the perfect excuse to check out this handsome & historic harbor town.

Head to Baltimore's Inner Harbor for one of America's biggest birthday celebrations. The U.S. Navy Band Commodores will get the party started, with the festivities coming to a crescendo in the form of fireworks choreographed to music by the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra.

One of the nation's most iconic Fourth of July events, the Boston Pops are back performing at the historic Hatch Memorial Shell in 2022. They will be joined by Chaka Khan, Javier Colon and Heather Headley among others and will entertain the crowds before the pyrotechnics light up the sky.

The cherry on top of the world-renowned Cherry Festival is Traverse City's spectacular Fourth of July fireworks. Get there early to grab a prime spot on the beach or at one of the local marinas for the best experience.

A day full of concerts will be capped by the largest fireworks display in the Upper Midwest at Duluth's beautiful Bayfront Festival Park. Some of the acts scheduled to appear in the build-up to the fireworks are The Crunchy Bunch DJ collective, country singer Katie Switzer, a Tom Petty Tribute act and the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra.

The impressive casinos of Biloxi make the perfect backdrop for the most magnificent fireworks show in Mississippi. The pyrotechnics will be set off from a barge on a nearby island and will fill the sky over the Gulf with a canvas of color.

The tradition of Fair Saint Louis has been inseparable from Independence Day in the Show-Me State and this year will be no exception. Expect plenty of "oohs" and "aahs" from the crowd as the fireworks go boom and their reflections shimmer off the Gateway Arch.

The largest fireworks display in Big Sky Country will once again take place in this lovely small town. Before the show, start your Fourth of July off right by attending the traditional pancake breakfast and watching the town's delightful Grand Parade.

They've been throwing a birthday bash for America here since 1868, which has earned Seward the nickname "America's Fourth of July City". Join the crowds to celebrate our nation's independence in an old-fashioned, family-friendly setting that will feature an awesome fireworks display as its grand finale.

The nights are always bright in Vegas, and once again this year the Strip will be the center of the action. In 2022, Ceaser's Palace looks set to put on one of its most impressive fireworks displays yet, so make sure to arrive at the Spanish Steps early to grab a good vantage point for the show.

The party gets going in Gorham on June 30 and runs all the way through Independence Day. In the lead-up to the Fourth of July, expect cornhole tournaments, classic car parades and concerts, then on the big day itself, you'll be able to enjoy multiple parades and the marvelous patriotic fireworks display.

They don't do anything by halves in AC and this year will once again see two fantastic fireworks displays that will light up the night sky over the boardwalk. The two shows will take place at North Beach (July 1) and at the Tropicana (July 4).

This awesome Independence Day event in Albuquerque features the state's largest fireworks show in addition to a host of family-friendly activities and food & drink vendors.

Brett Eldredge, Carly Pearce and Pitbull will be among the A-list acts that will entertain the crowd before the fireworks streak overhead. Then, renowned music director Ray Chew will conduct an orchestra through a setlist of patriotic standards as the fireworks take over the NYC night sky.

Chapel Hill's Southern Community Park will once again be the place to be for July 4th fireworks in the Tar Heel State. Things will get going at the Southern Village Green around 7 PM, with the show expected to take place a little after 9 PM.

The town of Ulland's impressive Softball Complex will be the setting for this annual fireworks fiesta. There will be assorted family fun (dunk tank, anyone?) and entertainment before the fireworks display in the evening.

Columbus will once again be home to the Midwest's largest firework display again this year, which will take place on July 1 and will be the grand finale of a day of patriotic events & activities in the city.

This iconic Fourth of July festival will be celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2022 and will once again cap a day full of fun (think Liberty Sprint race and patriotic parade) with a truly remarkable fireworks display.

Seaside lays claim to having one of the biggest fireworks displays on the entire West Coast and one visit will have you hooked on the way this coastal town celebrates the holiday. Expect an impressive display that will soar above the Pacific.

There could be no better place to watch fireworks than the place where our nation's independence was declared: Philadelphia. The spectacular display will be preceded by concerts from Ava Max, Jason Derulo and Tori Kelly.

It's not unusual to hear Bristol referred to as "America's Most Patriotic Town" and once again, they will be celebrating the Fourth of July in style. Stop by for more stars & stripes than you can shake a flag at and a remarkable fireworks display on the eve of the big day, July 3rd.

If you've never seen fireworks from the deck of an aircraft carrier, then make your way to Charleston Harbor for the annual Independence Day party at Patriot's Point, where you can view them from the flight deck of the USS Yorktown. Tickets will likely sell out, but rest assured that there is plenty of space on dry land to watch the display, too.

Head to the W.H. Lyons Fairgrounds for an impressive fireworks display. The grounds will open at 7 PM and there will be food trucks and entertainment in the leadup to the super show at 10 PM.

Nashville knows how to throw a fiesta and they will once again pull out all the stops for the Fourth of July. Free concerts from Old Dominion, Gramps Morgan, Cassadee Pope and Levi Hummon get things started before the largest fireworks display in the history of Music City will light up the sky above.

This is the biggest Independence Day party in the Lone Star State and once again in 2022, tens of thousands of Texans will turn out to see a fabulous fireworks display teamed up with the patriotic sounds of the impressive Austin Symphony.

LaVell Edwards Stadium will once again be turned into the "Stadium of Fire" on the night of July 2nd. Tim McGraw and Marie Osmond will perform for the crowd before a dramatic fireworks display lights up the Utah night sky above.

Burlington gets a head start on Independence Day by throwing their signature bash on July 3rd. Food, entertainment and family fun will be the order of the day, which will be capped at night by an impressive fireworks show.

Sure, there are plenty of places in the state of Virginia to watch fine fireworks but if you turn your gaze toward the District of Columbia as the skies go dark, you will be treated to one of the most iconic displays in the country. The National Mall Fireworks will be visible from plenty of areas in Northern Virginia and the display will be launched from one of our nation's most revered sights: the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Seafair is synonymous with summer in Seattle and once again this summer festival's award-winning fireworks show will light up the night sky above the Emerald City. Both Gas Works Park and Union Park will be offering varied viewing experiences.

Head to Charleston's Haddad Riverfront Park to take in the wonderful sounds of the West Virginia Symphony Orchestra before the city's annual fireworks displays streaks across the night sky.

Take a timeout from the concerts at Summerfest to take in this impressive display in the heart of downtown Milwaukee on July 3. The event will take place at Veterans Park and is scheduled to last for an impressive 45 minutes.

Jackson Hole is always a good idea and if you're lucky enough to be here for the Fourth of July, you are in for a real treat. The day will start out with a parade, continue with free concerts and end with an awesome fireworks display in the skies above Teton Village.