Us Gold Coasts Bang Up Fourth of July Festivities

For most families in the US it seems as if many families spend their 4th as their parents and grandparents did before them whether it be family BBQ"S heading off to a day at the beach or any other traditional 4th of July activity,usually spending the day together. If in the mood to start new traditions and exploring new ways to spend the 4th we have put together a few Bang Up Ideas that have stood the test of time from different cities and areas around the good old USA.
Of course starting with what is probably the most famous fireworks display in the world,New Yorks annual Macys fireworks show over the Hudson River and lower Manhattan again this year starting at 9:00 pm.

If in San Francisco enjoy live music and entertainment starting at Noon and continuing up until the fireworks display overlooking the Bay at 9:30 pm at Pier 39. They will launch from the Municipal Pier and from barges north of the pier. Aquatic Park offers some of the best views but all along the waterfront offers views including The Cannery, Ghirardelli Square and Coit Tower.

Heading to The beautiful and historic city of Charleston,check out the South Carolina Aquarium. Enjoy a Southern BBQ and a 4-D theater movie and than enjoy fireworks over Charleston Harbor with Fort Sumter in the background .

Going to be in the nations capital, Washinton D.C. for the 4th? Pennsylvania Ave has the tallest buildings for viewing in the downtown area.The W hotel at 1700 Pennsylvania Ave is known for their rooftop viewing parties. If you have friends on Mas Ave you might want to pay them a visit as many of those residences afford great views.  The popular and luxurious Hay-Adams Hotelat 800 16th  St NW offers a dinner and fireworks package if you have a room reservation. Goo luck on this one though. How gorgeous is seeing our nations capital and all of its monuments lit up under a magnificent fireworks display. We are getting goosebumps already.

Heading further South to the exciting city of Miami and South Beach their display over the Bay Front Park is breathtaking. The Sea Fair a beautiful yacht docked at the Bayfront is offering reservations for a private table on the deck with dinner and drinks while watching the fireworks. Sounds like a tremendous evening!

Heading even further South to the Keys, Big Pine and the lower Keys have their display at Big Pine Park. One of the largest displays in the Keys is set for Sombrero Beach in Marathon Key, a family beach and boating tradition. 

Fireworks in Key West ,sponsored by Key West Rotary Club can be seen from many of the local hotels and hot spots in town with the display being launched from the White Street Pier.

No matter what the 4th is a great time to continue traditions ,maybe create some new ones but too always appreciate the birth of this great nation.