Few traditions capture the spirit of Independence Day quite like a dazzling fireworks display. Across the country, cities go all out each July 4, combining music and unforgettable views that draw huge crowds year after year. Leading the way is New York City’s famous Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks show, which lights up the sky above the East River with thousands of fireworks. In Philadelphia, the Wawa Welcome America celebration turns the holiday into a multi-day event in the birthplace of American independence. Washington DC offers a particularly memorable backdrop, as fireworks illuminate landmarks surrounding the National Mall. Boston’s annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular is one of the nation’s longest-running public Fourth of July traditions.
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The sun is out, the grill is fired up, a cold beverage is in your hand. But where are the tunes?
