July 4th, 2011. Fireworks / Events

Macy's - 4th of July Fireworks - Live from New York with America's biggest fireworks display, including information on start times and directions, best viewing locations along the river, background info and fun facts.

America's Independence Day Parade - How it's done in Washington D.C. with major events scheduled throughout the day beginning with the parade of marching bands on Constitution Avenue, plus additional info on the National Folklife Festival on the Mall and the big evening concert and fireworks display.

Boston's Fourth of July Celebration - Another Northeast spectacular with the Boston Pops providing the entertainment...and finishing up with ooh..ahh...those fireworks ...

Boston Harborfest - With an overview of the main events during the six-day extravaganza including a daily schedule of special tours and suggested historical attractions, photo gallery.

Sunoco Welcome America Philadelphia - A week-long celebration featuring a star-studded concert, parade and carnival and, of course, spectacular fireworks.

Lisle Eyes to the Skies Balloon Festival - In Chicago's backyard featuring week-long nightly fireworks, live rock and country music, and those big, BIG balloons, with a map, driving directions, hotel, handicapped and parking info.

fairSTL - Meet everybody in St. Louis on the 4th of July with dozens of free activities at one of America's most popular celebrations.

Go 4th on the River - New Orleans spends the weekend - where else? - on the Mighty Mississippi with online coupon offers and information on events and attractions, photo gallery, related links.

Freedom Over Texas - The annual Houston, Texas fireworks extravaganza at Eleanor Tinsley Park surrounded by lots of entertainment and a lively outdoor festival.