Washington D.C. Fireworks Show

At under 20 minutes, the fireworks show in Washington, DC is relatively short, especially compared to the rest of our list. But the patriotic fervor that surrounds the capitol city on this day makes this the most exciting place to celebrate Independence Day. The fireworks are launched right in the center of the National Mall and designed to burst just above the Washington Monument. Be sure to catch the National Independence Day Parade earlier in the day