Jul 2, 2026 | 2:31 pm
A new report says Austin is not feeling pretty patriotic this summer. Among Texas cities, Austin has been named the ninth best for celebrating the Fourth of July in 2026 — not a high ranking for its size. It also flopped when ranked nationally, coming in at No. 84.
The rankings come from WalletHub’s annual report comparing the “Best & Worst Places for 4th of July Celebrations.” WalletHub’s experts annually ranks the 100 biggest U.S. cities across 18 metrics like affordability, the variety of celebrations on July 4th, weather favorability, safety, and more. Last year, Austin ranked 88th on the list.
The three best cities in the U.S. for celebrating the Fourth of July in 2026 — marking the nation’s monumental 250th birthday — are Las Vegas (No. 1), New York City (No. 2), and Orlando (No. 3)…