4th of July with Sundance Vacations

Independence Day is quickly approaching, and an astonishing 46.9 million people are estimated to be on vacation during the 4^th of July in 2019! If you’re one of the lucky ones traveling this year with Sundance Vacations, you will want to check out the list below to know where to make plans to view our lights of freedom. Fireworks are known to be big, bright and beautiful, but do you know why we use fireworks to celebrate or when we even started celebrating?

Our very first Independence Day celebration was held in Philadelphia on July 4^th, 1777. We were still in the middle of the Revolutionary War against Britain. The fireworks display was supposed to help raise spirits and morale during the war. People got word of the first fireworks celebration and other displays began to take place in other areas of the country.

You might ask yourself why we celebrate by lighting up the American sky with fireworks. The answer is simple, because John Adams wanted us to! Our Founding father once wrote a letter to his wife stating; “I am apt to believe that Independence Day will be celebrated, by succeeding generations, as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be commemorated, as the Day of Deliverance by solemn acts of devotion to God Almighty. It ought to be solemnized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, bells, bonfires and Illuminations from one End of this continent to the other from this time forward forever more.”

Last year, Americans spent more than $279,966,624 on fireworks alone! Not to mention the $7 billion on cookouts to celebrate our Independence Day! If only John Adams could see us now! If you’re not looking to break the bank by purchasing fireworks, you might want to go check out a local display!

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The Christie Lodge- Avon, CO

Berkshire Hathaway’s Salute to the USA | Wednesday, July 3

Weiss Fields Fourth of July Jubilee| July 4^th

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 Mallard Lakes- Selbyville/Fenwick, DE

Bethany Beach “Celebrating 35 years” | July 4^th

Dewey Beach | July 4^th

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 Ft. Lauderdale Beach Resort- Ft. Lauderdale, FL

City of Fort Lauderdale’s 4^th of July Spectacular | July 4^th

Island Queen Cruises 4^th of July Dinner Cruise | July 4^th

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Skipjack Resort- Marathon, FL

4^th of July Beach Celebration & fireworks Show | July 4^th

Marathon Fourth of July Celebration | July 4^th

Make sure you check out our ‘Things to do in Marathon, Florida with Sundance Vacations’ blog post!

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Kuleana Club- Maui, HI &

Maui Schooner Resort- Kihei, HI

July 4^th in Maui | July 4^th

L?hain? 4th of July Celebration | July 4^th

 

The Modern- Honolulu, HI

Ala Moana Center’s annual Fourth of July Celebration | July 1^st – 4^th

Fireworks & Activities at the Hukilau Marketplace | July 4^th 

If you’re exploring Hawaii this year, check out Sundance Vacations ‘Things to do in Hawaii’ blog!

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Esplanade Suites- Wildwood, NJ

Wildwood 4th of July Fireworks, Concert and More | July 4^th

Wildwood 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular | July 4^th

If you’re visiting New Jersey this year, check out the Sundance Vacations ‘Summer in Wildwood and Cape May’ and ‘Things to do in Wildwood and Cape May’ blogs to help you find awesome things to do while visiting!

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Brigantine Beach Club- Brigantine, NJ

OceanFest at Long Branch

Sea Isle City Fireworks | July 4^th

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Woodfield Manor- Cresco, PA

Honesdale Central Park Fireworks Celebration | July 1^st 2019

Mount Airy Casino Fireworks | July 4^th

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Snow Ridge Village- Lake Harmony, PA

Camelbeach Mountain Waterpark | July 6^th

4^th of July Fireworks at Lake Harmony | July 6^th

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Hilton Head Beach & Tennis Resort- Hilton Head, SC

HarbourFest 4th of July Firework Show | July 4^th

4^th of July with Bluewater Adventure

If you’re visiting Hilton Head this year, you won’t want to miss this blog on ‘Must play golf courses in South Carolina’!

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Myrtle Beach Resort- Myrtle Beach, SC

4^th of July Fireworks Extravaganza at Broadway at the Beach | July 4^th

4^th of July Fireworks at Barefoot Landing | July 4^th

Check out these fun ‘Things to do in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina’!

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King’s Creek Resort- Williamsburg, VA

Colonial Williamsburg’s Independence Day Fireworks | July 4^th

Historic Yorktown’s Independence Day Celebrations | July 4^th

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Ocean Beach Club- Virginia Beach, VA

Virginia Beach Stars & Stripes Explosion | July 4^th

Virginia Beach July Fourth Celebration | July 4^th

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