The 10 Best 4th of July Celebrations Across the USA

9. Oldest Celebration: Bristol, Rhode Island
Bristol boasts the oldest Fourth of July celebration in the nation, with the first event having been celebrated in 1785 when the USA was just a wee nine years old. The event includes a fireworks show, a parade featuring bands and drum corps from all over the country, and the Rockwell Amusements Carnival on the Bristol Town Common from June 28 through July 4.

10. Most Classic: Boston, Massachusetts
The American Revolution began here with The Boston Tea Party, so it’s only fitting that Boston would have one of the best Fourth of July celebrations in the country. The city goes all out with the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, a concert on the Charles River that features the Boston Pops Orchestra’s traditional performance of Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” with some help from howitzer cannons, church bells, and fireworks. This year, Jennifer Hudson, Michael Chiklis, and the United States Navy Sea Chanters will also perform.

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