10 best places in the US to see fireworks for summer 2025
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Fireworks may not have originated in the United States, but they're certainly a longstanding American tradition. The first 4th of July fireworks display dates back nearly 250 years, and fireworks have long been a mainstay for a wide variety of other holidays and festivities as well.
Beyond being such a feast for the eyes, public fireworks displays are a shared experience that can bring a community together. An expert panel has nominated their top picks for the country's most eye-popping fireworks displays, and readers have voted to decide the winners. Here are the 10 best places to see fireworks in the U.S. this summer.
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