Fourth of July Celebration Photos to Get You Planning a Patriotic Summer Vacation
While it's great to spend the holiday in your hometown, there's plenty of reasons to consider a full-fledged July 4 vacation. Washington, D.C., for instance, has a string patriotic celebrations to make our Founding Fathers proud. New York hosts the largest fireworks show in the continental U.S., as well as a hot dog-eating contest on the beach.
We've already shared the must-see parades and events around the country—if that wasn't enough to kick your summertime wanderlust into high gear, these images certainly will.
Erika Owen is the Audience Engagement Editor at Travel + Leisure. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram at @erikaraeowen.
Fireworks at San Diego Del Mar Park
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4th of July Parade in Washington, D.C.
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The Licoln Memorial Fourth of July Fireworks
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Fireworks Stand on Route 29 in Virginia
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The Washington, D.C. Capitol Building
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Balloons Around the U.S. Capitol Building
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Enjoying a Sunset Fireworks Show
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Skydiving with the American Flag
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The July 4th Rock Hall Parade in Maryland
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A Fourth of July Evening in Ocean City
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The Fort Meade Independence Celebration
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The Camp Casey Fireworks in South Korea
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The Statue of Liberty on Independence Day
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A New York City Sunset on the Fourth of July
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Seaside's 65th Independence Day Parade of Champions
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A 4th of July Scene in Maine, 1979
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The Brooklyn Bridge During a Fireworks Show
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Disney World Fourth of July Fireworks Show
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The Independence Day Celebration at Gasworks Park in Seattle
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Fireworks on the Beach
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Fourth of July Dog Parade
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Fireworks Show Finale
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A Scene from Dale City, Virginia's July 4th Parade
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America in Sparklers Independence Day Celebration
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Fourth of July Children Parade
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Chalk Illustrations on the Fourth of July
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American Flags in Boston
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American Flag Fruit Cake