Join the July 4th Fireworks & Celebrations on the Water

Crank up the boat, patriotic tunes and summer vibe this holiday with seaside celebrations along East Coast towns. From the Hudson River to the bottom of the Chesapeake Bay, enjoy parades, music, and family-friendly activities, and watch fireworks light up the night across the following beaches and city skylines for Independence Day.

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Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks

Manhattan, NY

For the first time in over a decade, this larger-than-life patriotic celebration returns to the Hudson River. Honor the 48^th year of Macy’s fireworks spectacular and witness the ultimate salute to the American spirit with bedazzling pyrotechnics and drones. 

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Oceanfest 

Long Branch, NJ

Join the biggest Independence Day celebration on the Jersey Shore at this all-day event. Food and craft vendors, live performances, family-friendly activities, and the grand fireworks display take place along the oceanfront promenade. 

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Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular on the Boardwalk

Wildwood, NJ

Celebrate along this vacation town’s three-pier boardwalk with fireworks synchronized to patriotic music and launched from the beach at Pine Avenue. The show begins at 10:00 p.m. 

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Go Fourth Lewes Fireworks 

Lewes, DE

The Go Fourth Lewes organization hosts this longstanding tradition to bring a free and completely citizen-funded display to the waterfront. Start the day with old-fashioned kid’s games starting at 9:00 a.m., then the Independence Day Boat Parade along the canal at 1:30 p.m., followed by the Doo-Dah Parade at 5:00 p.m., and fireworks at dusk. 

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Independence Day Celebration

Bethany Beach, DE
One of Delaware’s most beloved beach towns along the Atlantic hosts a parade through the downtown area, followed by a concert on the bandstand and beachfront fireworks. 

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Fourth of July at the Inner Harbor

Baltimore, MD

Inner Harbor

Celebrate like a true patriot on the same waterfront where our country’s national anthem was written. Head to the Inner Harbor for festivities, live performances, vendors and a front-row view of the fireworks display or lounge on your boat and view from various spots on the Patapsco River.

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City of Annapolis 4th of July Parade & Fireworks

Annapolis, MD

Chesapeake boaters love to celebrate Independence Day in Maryland’s state capital as downtown Annapolis hosts an annual waterfront extravaganza. The July 4^th parade starts at Amos Garrett Boulevard and West Street, followed by fireworks along the harbor at 9:15 p.m. View from City Dock, the Naval Academy Bridge, and basically anywhere along Spa Creek or aboard a boat. 

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4^th of July Music & Fireworks

Ocean City, MD

This iconic beach town boasts patriotic festivities and two great shows. Music and fireworks take place in two locations: Downtown Beach at the inlet and Northside Park uptown at 125^th Street.

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Fourth at the Wharf

Washington, DC

Where else is better to commemorate America’s birthday than the nation’s capital? Head to the bustling District Wharf to enjoy a free celebration from 5:00 – 10:00 p.m. Live music, vendors and attractions take place along District Pier. 

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4^th of July Great American Picnic & Fireworks

Norfolk, VA

Relax along the lawn and enjoy one of Hampton Road’s most spectacular holiday shows at Town Point Park along the downtown waterfront. The picnic provides all-American grub including hot dogs, hamburgers, cotton candy and more. Catch fireworks along the Elizabeth River at 9:30 p.m. 

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Stars & Stripes Celebration

Virginia Beach, VA

Gaze upon sparkling skies along the Atlantic oceanfront from three locations at this annual star-spangled celebration. Catch live music and amazing firework shows at 17^th, 24^th and 31^st Street parks.