For people in the United States, the 4th of July is about family, friends and time-honored traditions. Nothing says “Independence Day” quite like the night sky set ablaze with fireworks. This weekend we hope you’ll have time to relax and enjoy the fireworks displays in your area. If not — or if you just can’t have enough — we’ve found 20 gorgeous photos from celebrations past to feast your eyes upon.
Let us know your favorites in the comments below or tell us about the best fireworks display you’ve seen.
Boston, MA
[img credit: Craig Stevens]
St. Paul, MN
[img credit: Nick Busse]
Greenshores, TX
[img credit: Barry Yanowitz ]
New York City
[img credit: stuck in customs]
Chesterbrook, PA
[img credit: richpompetti]
Ann Arbor, MI
[img credit: jamelah]
Seattle, WA
[img credit: gerardov]
Kenosha, WI
[img credit: mike mertz]
Washington, DC
[img credit: NCReedplayer]
Somerville, MA
[img credit: sandcastlematt]
Bartlett, TN
[img credit: biggertree]
Seattle, WA
[img credit: SaCaSeA]
Lake Tahoe, CA
[img credit: tahoesunsets]
Miami, FL
[img credit: Bob B. Brown]
Rockville, MD
[img credit: vpickering]
Chicago, IL
[img credit: steve rhodes]
Sugar Land, TX
[img credit: Amyn Kassam ]
New Orleans, LA
[img credit: mira (on the wall)]
New York City
[img credit: Barry Yanowitz]
Ames, IA
[img credit: sarah cady]
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