Celebrate the Fourth
The Fourth of July, the official birthday of the United States, is worthy of a great celebration. It’s an especially good time to visit a city rich in U.S. history, such as Boston, New York, Philadelphia, or Washington, D.C.
 Boston’s Harborfest is a multi-day celebration with hundreds of events around the city. On July 4, follow the parade from City Hall to the Granary Burial Ground, where wreaths are laid on the graves of the patriots. Take a walking tour along the Freedom Trail, listen to a reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Old State House, or attend a service in the historic Old North Church. In the evening, the Esplanade along the Charles River will be filled with the sound of the Boston Pops orchestra, with the concert followed by fireworks.
The highlight of New York City’s celebration is fireworks over the Hudson River, but there’s plenty to do in the hours before that beautiful display. During the day, take a walking tour of sites related to the Revolutionary War and the early days of the republic, including Fraunces Tavern, the graves of Alexander Hamilton and General Richard Montgomery, and Federal Hall. See how many hot dogs you can down at the annual hot dog eating contest at Coney Island; or, visit Battery Park to enjoy a free Fourth of July concert.
Philadelphia celebrates its status as America’s birthplace for ten days around the Fourth of July. On the fourth, find a good spot for your blanket along Benjamin Franklin Parkway and watch the city’s Independence Day Parade. Stay to “Party on the Parkway,” an afternoon of fun, free entertainment and lots of food. In the evening, there’s a concert and a gorgeous fireworks display over the historic buildings of the city.
Washington, D.C., hosts America’s National Independence Day Parade along Constitution Avenue. The parade features bands, fife and drum corps, military units and drill teams from across the U.S., as well as floats, VIPs, celebrities and giant balloons. On the National Mall, the National Folklife Festival features the many different cultures and ethnicities found in America. The day comes to a close with a concert featuring the National Symphony Orchestra and one of the country’s largest fireworks displays.
To make arrangements to be in one of these historic cities on the Fourth of July, call us today, 281-480-1988.
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