(CNN) — Fireworks are part of the traditional celebrations of the United States on July 4, when that country’s Independence Day is celebrated.
This tradition, that of putting on a light show with fireworks, came to the United States from the 18th century, in a celebration of 1777, a year after independence was declared. That year, a celebration in Philadelphia included 13 fireworks displays in the Commons honoring the 13 colonies.
And in the late 19th century, Italian migrants, settling in the United States, brought fireworks to the country. Now, the United States consumes fireworks in massive quantities in honor of this holiday, importing more than 428 million pounds of consumer and display brand fireworks in 2021, according to the American Pyrotechnics Association.
By 2023, as usual, you will be able to enjoy the fireworks show in various public places throughout the country. These are some of the fireworks shows scheduled for this 4th of July.
1 of 7 | After the “Salute to America” event at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, the fireworks display began. (Photo by Sarah Silbiger/Getty Images)
2 of 7 | Fireworks framed the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP/Getty Images)
3 of 7 | Spectators watch the fireworks display in the US capital. (ALASTAIR PIKE/AFP/Getty Images)
4 of 7 | The Washington sky lit up with traditional fireworks. (ALASTAIR PIKE/AFP/Getty Images)
5 of 7 | In New York, people gathered around the Brooklyn Bridge to enjoy the traditional Macy’s fireworks display. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)
6 of 7 | The night lit up in Brooklyn, New York, with fireworks for the 4th of July. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
7 of 7 | Spectators watch the fireworks in New York. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)
4th of July in Los Angeles
For this date, the city of Los Angeles has several shows about Independence Day. There will be events from 10 in the morning until night, which will end with the light show in the sky.
Organizer: City of Irwindale
Time: 9:00 pm
Address: 5050 N. Irwindale Ave.
Organizer: City of Gardena
Time: 9:00 pm
Address: Rowley Park, 13220 S Van Ness Ave.
Organizer: City of Cerritos
Time: 9:00 pm
Address: Cerritos Civic Center, 18125 Bloomfield Ave
Organizer: Exchange Club Culver City
Time: 9:00 pm
Address: West Los Angeles College, 9000 Overland Ave
Organizer: City of Santa Clarita
Time: 9:00 pm
Address: Westfield Valencia Town Center, 24201 West Valencia Blvd.
Read here other places where there will be professional fireworks and authorized by the Los Angeles Fire Department.
NY
This July 4th in New York City Macy’s, like every year, will be in charge of the annual fireworks show, in an event that is expected to start at 9:25 pm, according to the local transport authority.
This year’s fireworks extravaganza is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET, according to Macy’s. A total of 60,000 projectiles in 30 different colors and shapes will be launched from barges parked along the East River near midtown Manhattan. In addition to the fireworks display, the telecast will feature performances by musicians such as Ashanti, Bebe Rexha and The Roots.
The show will take place along five barges along the East River, between 23rd and 41st streets, the MTA reported. The show will be viewable from Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn, and there will be access points along the waterfront.
Public access points:
Manhattan: The official observation areas are located along 1st Av, with entrances on 23rd, 34th and 42nd streets. There will be an entrance adapted for people with disabilities.
There will be an ADA accessible entrance on 34th Street.
Queens: The official viewing area is at Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City.
Brooklyn: The official viewing areas are Transmitter State Park and Newtown Barge Park in Greenpoint; and Bushwick Inlet Park and Marsha P. Johnson State Park in Williamsburg.
Houston
In Houston there will be at least 15 fireworks displays and celebrations of the 4th of July in various parts of the city that will start even from hours of the morning.
These are some places:
Evento: Bellaire Celebration of Independence Parade & Festival
Time: 9 am to noon
Address: Noon 7008 S. Rice Ave.
Evento: Kidpendence Day
Time: 12:30 – 3:30 pm
Address: 1500 Binz St.
Evento: Freedom Over Texas
Time: 4-10 pm
Address: 3600 Allen Parkway & 1000 Bagby St.
Evento: Sugar Land Red, White & Boom
Time: 5 – 9 pm
Address: 18355 Southwest Freeway
Read here in detail the events that Houston will offer at various points and the official fireworks shows.
Miami
The city of Miami has a vast program for this 4th of July in Miami Beach, with events that include food courts, live entertainment, for the celebration of the 247th anniversary of the United States.
The main event of drones and fireworks will kick off at 9:00 pm at Beachfront and 73 Street.
Also, in North Beach this holiday will also be celebrated with fireworks and a “patriotic concert” in South Beach, at Ocean Drive and 12th Street, which will begin with a performance by an orchestra from the Miami Beach Classical Music Festival at 8:30 p.m.
Read the available schedule here in Miami for this 4th of July.
Where to watch the fireworks show on TV
Especial “The Fourth in America” de CNN
CNN’s “The Fourth in America” special returns Tuesday with in-depth coverage of the best fireworks displays from coast to coast, giving viewers a front-row seat to fireworks displays in Boston, Chicago, Fort Lauderdale, New York and Washington, among many other cities. It will be hosted by CNN’s Dana Bash and Boris Sanchez in Washington, along with Victor Blackwell and Cari Champion in San Diego.
The special will also feature performances by Demi Lovato, Post Malone, Alanis Morrissette, Shania Twain and Brad Paisley, and many more, including a special performance by the United States Air Force Band.
“The Fourth in America” airs live on CNN at 7:00 p.m. ET and will stream live to pay-TV subscribers via CNN.com, CNN OTT and mobile apps on “TV Channels,” or CNNgo where available. The special will also air simultaneously on CNN International and CNN en Español.
Especial de PBS “A Capitol Fourth”
Alfonso Ribiero presents this Tuesday the PBS program “A Capitol Fourth”, which offers coverage of the fireworks in Washington from 20 different cameras located in the country’s capital.
Performances by Chicago, Boyz II Men, Belinda Carlisle, Renée Fleming, Babyface and Charles Esten throughout the night will add to the chorus of America’s Independence Day celebration.
The special will also feature appearances by characters from Sesame Street, and a special performance of Neil Diamond’s Broadway musical “A Beautiful Noise,” which includes Diamond’s classic hits like “Sweet Caroline” and “America.”
The “Capitol Fourth” special airs live on PBS at 8 pm ET, and can be followed live on the PBS YouTube channel.
Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular” de la NBC
NBC resumes its 46th annual “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular” Tuesday with a live broadcast from New York that includes a 25-minute fireworks display that spans more than a mile across the East River. It will be co-hosted by “Today” hosts Craig Melvin and Dylan Dreyer.
The event will feature performances by 5 Seconds of Summer, Carly Pearce and Pitbull, plus special performances by the cast of “Freestyle Love Supreme,” “Moulin Rouge! The Musical!” and “Paradise Square.” Padma Lakshmi, Craig Ferguson, Paulina Porizkova and Wolfgang Puck will appear in inspirational segments throughout the show.
The “Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® Spectacular” will air live on NBC and Peacock from 8:00 p.m. ET to 10:00 p.m. ET.
2023-07-04 08:10:00
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