Holidays away from your family can be dreadful, but we’ve researched some go-to places and events to answer your quest to find “4th of July activities near me.”
With the Fourth of July falling on the weekday there isn’t much room for travel. No matter where your haul is taking you this holiday, ExpressTruckTax is happy to give you a list of 4th of July activities to consider while you are keeping America moving forward.
The list of things to do on Fourth of July is long, however when you are confined to your rig that list can get pretty short.
It is only right that those who carry America’s load are able to celebrate America’s independence the right way, with some of the top trending 4th of July activities. After all, what is a perfect summer without a few memorable 4th of July activities?!
Hey, Siri ExpressTruckTax! What are some 4th of July activities near me?
Pepsi Firework Show – Johnson City, TN
The Pepsi Firework Show will be taking place in Johnson City, Tennessee at the Freedom Hall Civic Center for the 34th year. This event will be one of Tennessee’s largest 4th of July activities going on.
It has even been mentioned as one of the best fireworks shows in the region. If you are a trucker in the area we recommend you check out what the hype is all about this 4th of July.
Wawa Welcome America Party on the Parkway – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
What better way to celebrate America’s birthday than in America’s birthplace?!
The 4th of July
Wawa Welcome America Party will take place on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, in the city where it all started. As ironic as this event is we are sure it will be even more iconic. Anyone who chooses to add this to their list of things to do on the Fourth of July will be pleased.
This free event will feature performances from Meghan Trainor and Jennifer Hudson. The concert will begin at 7 p.m and the fireworks will start right after, at 9:30 p.m.
Red, White & BOOM! – Columbus, OH
If you are in Ohio and ask Siri “4th of July activities near me” the first thing that will pop up will be
Red, White & BOOM!, also known as BOOM!. This event is known as one of the largest 4th of July activities. It also takes the award for being the largest Independence Day fireworks display in the Midwest and ranks pretty high on the list of things to do on the Fourth of July, for a lot of Americans.
This event spans over a three-day period and is something the entire family can enjoy. It is a packed event that features a parade, food, street festival, and live music.
Go 4th on the River – New Orleans, Louisiana
If your haul has you traveling down to the bayou then New Orleans is where you want to be to experience a one of a kind fireworks display.
Go 4th on the River is one of the most unique 4th of July activities.
The fireworks show features dueling barges on the Mississippi River and is synchronized to patriotic anthems. If you’re in the area this is one of the 4th of July activities you don’t want to miss out on.
Happy 4th of July
If you’re still debating on where or how you are going to spend America’s birthday we hope that you find a bit of peace and a lot of fun with these 4, 4th of July activities.
No matter where you are celebrating on the Fourth, ExpressTruckTax wants to wish you a Happy and Safe Fourth of July.
*Have you filed your Form 2290, yet? There’s still time to file and win $100+ worth of trucker swag. Click here to file now.
