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A happy family with children enjoying a spectacular Fourth of July fireworks show in a park, with other attendees in the background.

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Top 10 Family-Friendly Fourth of July Fireworks Spots for 2026

Takoma Park and Laurel, Maryland, canceled their July 4th parades due to extreme heat.

Hannah Pierce·July 4, 2026

The Chicago Memorial Day Parade marches down a city street, with participants in uniform and spectators lining the sidewalks, honoring fallen heroes.

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Chicago Memorial Day Parade Honors Heroes

Imagine a 25-story-tall video installation illuminating the side of THE MART, just one of the many spectacles awaiting Chicagoans this Memorial Day weekend.

Hannah Pierce·May 21, 2026

Crowds gather on the 4th of July to watch a dazzling fireworks display illuminate a city skyline with patriotic colors.

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Top Cities for the Best 4th of July Celebrations in 2026

In 2025, Boston's 4th of July celebration drew an estimated 1.

Hannah Pierce·April 22, 2026