Punchbowl Blog

This post was written by Stephanie Fader, Sr. Marketing Manager

July 4th weekend is approaching, which means cookouts, parades, and awe-inspiring fireworks displays!

Punchbowl is based just outside of Boston so we’re fortunate to have one of the largest fireworks shows in the country. It immediately follows a live show by the Boston Pops that features the National Anthem, the “1812 Overture,” celebrity guests, and a military flyover.

If you want to see live fireworks for yourself this Fourth of July, here are some places where you can catch the fireworks:

• Boston: Hundreds of thousands of spectators descend upon Boston for the July 4th festivities and millions more tune in to watch on tv. If you want to watch this famous show, the concert will begin on July 4th at 8:30pm and the live national broadcast will start at 10:00pm EST on CBS.

• Washington, D.C.: Is there a more patriotic place than our nation’s capitol? If you plan to be in D.C. for the Fourth, take in the Independence Day parade during the day, then attend the free concert at the Capitol and watch the fireworks on the National Mall. The concert begins at 8:00pm and the Fireworks start at 9:15pm EST. Both will be televised on PBS starting at 8pm. Check out other events happening in D.C. throughout the weekend!

• New York: If you’re in and around New York City, head down to the Hudson River to catch the more then 40,000 fireworks that will be set off to celebrate the holiday. If you can’t make it to New York, this 25-minute fireworks show will be televised. Tune in to NBC at 9:00pm to see this fireworks spectacular set to music.

• Las Vegas: Heading to Sin City this weekend? You’ll have more than one opportunity to catch some fireworks! Several of the casinos have fireworks shows planned including Caesars Palace on Sunday and Mandalay Bay on Monday.

• Miami: Who wouldn’t want to sit on the beach to watch the fireworks? That’s what you can do if you live in the Miami area. The city of Miami will celebrate with fireworks and jazz music at 9:00pm on Monday at Ocean and 8th streets.

• San Francisco: Talk about a picturesque fireworks display…If you’re going to be in San Francisco, you’ll get to see the fireworks over the bay! The San Francisco fireworks will be launched from Pier 39 at 9:30pm. Great spots to watch include Aquatic Park, Coit Tower, the Cannery, and Ghirardelli Square.

• Dallas: Kaboom Town in Addison, TX makes the list because it was rated “one of the top places to watch fireworks in the country” by the American Pyrotechnics Association, USA Today, and Travel + Leisure. This nationally-recognized fireworks show features 30 minutes of amazing fireworks that can be seen from anywhere in Addison. The fireworks show is on Sunday, July 3 at 9:35pm.

• Los Angeles: There are many fireworks shows planned throughout Los Angeles, including festivities in Burbank, Huntington Beach, Long Beach, Pasadena and more. If you live in or around Los Angeles, find out where you can catch the fireworks.

Of course, there are fireworks displays planned for towns big and small across the country. Check your local newspaper or listen to the news to find out when you can catch the fireworks in your area. Once you know the schedule, invite friends to join you! Bring chairs, blankets, sparklers and snacks and make it a night to remember!

Wishing you a safe and happy Fourth!