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A fantastic fireworks display brightens up the 4th of July night sky
With its day-long beach parties, afternoon parades, nightly concerts, and dazzling fireworks, July 4th isn't your everyday holiday – it's the birthday of the good ol’ U.S. of A., and everyone's invited to the countrywide party. Whether you're into paying tribute to American history or just enjoying traditional American summer pastimes, our list of top places to celebrate July 4 has got you covered. While we were tempted to include London – just to remind them who won! – we opted to stay domestic with our picks. Accordingly, you’ll find the obvious places for saluting the nation – like D.C., Boston, and Philadelphia – as well as the unexpected. Look for coastal cities, offshore islands, an inland mountain, and . . . one of the finest ships afloat.
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