Independence Day is here, and fireworks take center stage in many communities. Below is a sampling of the top fireworks displays in the nation for the evening of July 4, 2009.
Ideal conditions for fireworks are that of clear skies, a modest breeze, low humidity and moderate temperatures. A lack of wind and high humidity may cause smoke to linger and could cause fog to form, obscuring the show. Rain could cause electrical problems with high-tech shows and cause fuses to fail to light in general. Sound travels the best in dry, cool air, if big booms excite you.
You can check out the latest AccuWeather.com forecast by clicking on the link for each city below. In the major cities, you will also find an interesting video on the local weather on the right of that forecast page. Trouble spots for showers during the evening of July 4 this year include northern New England, South Florida, the Ohio and Tennessee valleys, the northern Plains and Rockies.
If rain is in the offing for your fireworks of choice, be sure to check with local authorities as to the rain dates. If you can't attend one of the shows listed below, many other communities throughout the nation plan displays this weekend.
Before attempting your own personal fireworks display, be sure to check for local laws and restrictions. In parts of the South, ongoing drought is prohibiting use of personal fireworks, unlike in the past.
Macy's 4th of July, Hudson River, New York Harbor, N.Y.
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, Charles River, Boston, Mass.
Central Pennsylvania 4th Fest, State College-University Park, Pa.
Sunoco Welcome America, Philadelphia, Pa.
Independence Day Celebration, Washington, D.C.
WaMu Family 4th, Seattle, Wash.
Go 4th on the River, New Orleans, La.
Friendship Festival, Buffalo, N.Y.
Lights on the Lake, South Lake Tahoe, Nev.
Freedom Over Texas, Houston, Texas
Omaha Royals and Omaha World Herald, Omaha, Neb.
Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa Fireworks, Atlantic City, N.J.
4th of July Salute to Independence, Intercoastal Park, Boynton Beach, Fla.
Caesars Palace 4th, Las Vegas, Nev.
Dallas Fair Park 4th, Dallas, Texas
Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza, Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, Los Angeles, Calif.
July 4th Celebration, Navy Pier, Chicago, Ill.
4th of July Celebration, Pier 39, San Francisco, Calif.
4th of July Fireworks Spectacular, Centennial Olympic Park, Atlanta, Ga.
4th of July Fireworks, Silverton , Colo.
Freedom Fourth USA, Albuquerque, N.M.
Yorktown Fourth of July Fireworks, Yorktown, Va.
Independence Day at Maunalua Bay, Honolulu, Hawaii
Big Bay Boom, San Diego Bay, Calif.
Story by AccuWeather.com Expert Senior Meteorologist Alex Sosnowski
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