If you’re looking for somewhere to go and something thrilling to do this July, look no further than the following list, which is stacked with patriotic events, great concerts and festivals full of true American flavor. Scroll down to find a great July event near you.
The July 4th Celebration – Seward, Nebraska
Ever since the citizens of Seward first gathered on the courthouse square in 1868 and dug a well, stitched a brand-new American flag and gave fiery patriotic speeches, Independence Day has been the signature event of this small Nebraska town.
Officially declared the Cornhusker State’s “Fourth of July City,” today that same square still anchors a red, white & blue bonanza (July 3–5) including but not limited to a grand parade featuring vintage cars, craft stalls, live music an organized freedom run which all builds to a fantastic fireworks finale.
Wawa Welcome America Festival – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Once again, the City of Brotherly Love will welcome revelers from around the nation (and world) eager to celebrate the nation’s independence in the city of its birthplace. The main festivities here take the form of the Wawa Welcome America Festival (runs through July 4), which is the largest Independence Day bash in the nation and one of the biggest free festivals anywhere for any occasion. Things hit their patriotic peak on July 4 with a blowout concert on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway starring A-list names Jazmine Sullivan and LL Cool J followed by a fireworks finale that lights up the skies over the Philadelphia Museum of Art…