Best 4th of July Firework Shows and Hotel Deals

While parades and BBQs will be in full force on the fourth of July, it’s the firework shows that really stand apart this American holiday from the rest. When else does the entire nation gang together to become temporary (let’s hope) supporters of pyromania? And unless you live in one of the few states where consumer fireworks are legal, you’ll have to outsource your 4th of July fireworks show. Luckily, many cities—and even hotels—are sponsoring major fireworks displays for the holiday. Here’s our roundup of American cities that have the best fireworks shows and accompanying 4th of July hotel deals:

BOSTON Fireworks Show: Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular show with a concert from Neil Diamond and Craig Ferguson. What other American city boasts www.july4th.org as their website?!
BOSTON 4th of July Hotel Deal: Omni Parker House “Boston Pops Package”

CHICAGO Fireworks Show: Taste of Chicago’s Independence Day “Eve” show over the lake with over 5,000 fireworks and 1 million attendees. Part of the week long “world’s largest outdoor food festival’s” activities.
CHICAGO 4th of July Hotel Deal: Ritz Carlton Chicago “4th of July Special”

LAKE TAHOE Fireworks Show: Lights on the Lake “largest synchronized fireworks display west of the Mississippi” show above the lake.
LAKE TAHOE 4th of July Hotel Deal: Village at Squaw Valley “Three Nights for Price of Two”

LAS VEGAS Fireworks Show: Simultaneous 9-minute “Station’s 4th of July Blast” show from nine different Station Casino properties.
LAS VEGAS 4th of July Hotel Deal: THEHotel at Mandalay Bay “All American Rejects”

NEW ORLEANS Fireworks Show: Dueling Barges Fireworks Extravaganza on the Mississippi riverfront choreographed to American patriotic classics. Gospel singing, watermelon tastings and more.
NEW ORLEANS 4th of July Hotel Deal: Wyndham Riverfront “Stars and Stripes”

ORLANDO Fireworks Show: Parades, “Celebrate America” fireworks show and a “Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” display. Events happening throughout Disneyworld parks.
ORLANDO 4th of July Hotel Deal: Hotel Royal Plaza in Disneyworld “4th of July Blowout”

NEW YORK CITY Fireworks Show: Macy’s Fireworks show from six barges on the Hudson River (best viewed from a water taxi). Other festivities include: Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest, NYC fireboat displays and outdoor concerts.
NEW YORK CITY 4th of July Hotel Deal: Hotel Giraffe “4th of July Weekend”

PHILADELPHIA Fireworks Show: Parade in the morning; family-friendly Party on the Parkway during the day; fireworks display with The Life, Liberty & You concert from Sheryl Crow and The Roots at night.
PHILADELPHIA 4th of July Hotel Deal: Westin Downtown “4th of July”

WASHINGTON D.C. Fireworks: Outdoor concert by the National Symphony Orchestra at the U.S. Capitol and fireworks show with all the nation’s capital monuments in the background. Parades and concerts as well.
WASHINGTON D.C. 4th of July Hotel Deal: Hotel Palomar “Party Like It’s 1776″

More 4th of July Fireworks & Fun
MEMPHIS: Marriott Downtown “4th of July Fireworks & Family”
SAN DIEGO: Hilton Bayfront “Big Bay Fireworks”
SCOTTSDALE: W Hotel “4th of July for 2-Day Stay”