The Fourth of July is synonymous with fireworks, and there's no better place to enjoy them than along America's beautiful waterways. Here's your guide to some of the best spots across the nation where you can catch these dazzling displays from the comfort of your boat or the shoreline.

Florida & Gulf Coast

• Port Aransas Independence Day Fireworks Celebration
  Date: July 4, 2024
  Time: 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  Enjoy family activities starting at 4 PM, live music by the Tyler Preston Band from 5-7 PM, and a stunning fireworks display around 9 PM.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Port Aransas, Texas

• Apalachicola Waterfront July 3rd Celebration
  Date: July 3, 2024
  Time: 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  Riverfront Park will host live concerts and delicious local foods, including an Ice Cream Social.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Franklin County, Florida

• Panama City Beach Real. Fun. Fourth. 2024
  Dates: July 3-5, 2024
  Panama City Beach lights up the Gulf Coast with three nights of fireworks. Don't miss the Freedom Rocks! Fireworks on July 3rd and the summer Music Concert Series.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Panama City Beach, Florida

• Miami Bayfront Park 4th of July Celebration
  Date: July 4, 2024
  Bayfront Park's 4th of July Celebration returns this year with fun-for-all-ages entertainment. The festivities feature live music performances by local musical artists. Lineup to be announced.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Miami, Florida

• City of Miami Beach's Fire on the Fourth
  Date: July 4, 2024
  Time: 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM
  This festival features a beachfront drone and fireworks display at Altos Del Mar Park.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Miami, Florida

• Tampa Bay's Boom by the Bay
  Date: July 4, 2024
  Julian B. Lane Riverfront Park hosts this event featuring a pickleball tournament, apple pie throwdown, free concert, food trucks, and fireworks.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Tampa, Florida

• St. Augustine's 4th of July Fireworks over the Matanzas
  Date: July 4, 2024
  Time: 6:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  The festivities begin at 6:00 PM with a concert featuring The All-Star Orchestra in the Plaza de la Constitucion, offering big band, swing, and patriotic favorites. Fireworks launch at 9:30 PM, visible from the Bayfront, the Bridge of Lions, and Vilano Beach. Alcohol and personal fireworks are prohibited on public property.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore St. Augustine, Florida

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Mid-Atlantic ICW

• Red White and Blue on the Buff in Darien, GA
  Date: June 29, 2024
  Time: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  Join us for food trucks, music, and FIREWORKS at this vibrant community celebration.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Darien, Georgia

• Savannah's Waterfront Independence Day
  Date: July 4, 2024
  Time: 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM
  Enjoy performances by the "Best Band in the Land" and a spectacular fireworks show over the Savannah River.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Savannah, Georgia

• Patriots Point Fireworks Blast in Charleston, SC
  Date: July 4, 2024
  Time: 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  Celebrate on the USS Yorktown with live music, food vendors, and fireworks from the Flight Deck.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Charleston, South Carolina

• Shelter Cove Harbourfest Fireworks
  Date: July 4, 2024
  Family-friendly event complete with carnival games, arts and crafts, and a fireworks display at Shelter Cove HarbourFest.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Hilton Head, South Carolina

• City of New Bern July 4th Celebration
  Date: July 4, 2024
  Time: 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
  Enjoy food trucks, games, inflatables, and live music from Rivermist.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore New Bern, North Carolina

• July 4th Activities at Ocean Isle Beach
  Date: July 4, 2024
  Time: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  Start with a parade at 10:00 AM and end with fireworks from the Ocean Isle Beach Pier at 9:15 PM.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Ocean Isle, North Carolina

• Norfolk's Annual 4th of July Great American Picnic & Fireworks
  Date: July 4, 2024
  Enjoy family activities, food, and spectacular fireworks over the water at Town Point Park.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Norfolk, Virginia

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Chesapeake Bay

• Deltaville, VA Community Fireworks
  Date: July 6, 2024
  Time: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
  Start with a 5K and end with fireworks after a local baseball game.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Deltaville, Virginia

• Reedville's Independence Day Celebration
  Date: July 5-6, 2024
  Small-town celebration with festivities along the waterfront.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Reedville, Virginia

• Kinsale 4th of July Celebration
  Date: July 4, 2024
  Enjoy live music, food, drinks, and vendors, with fireworks launched over the Yeocomico River.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Kinsale, Virginia

• Cape Charles Fourth of July Celebration
  Date: July 4, 2024
  Festivities include a parade, games, contests, and a fireworks show at the beach and harbor.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Cape Charles, Virginia

• Washington, DC Fourth of July Celebration
  Date: July 4, 2024
  The biggest holiday in the Nation's Capital, featuring a parade, concerts, and fireworks over the National Mall.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Washington, DC

• Annapolis' 4th of July Celebration
  Date: July 4, 2024
  Celebrate as the City of Annapolis welcomes residents and visitors for their annual Fourth of July Parade and Fireworks extravaganza!
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Annapolis, Maryland

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Northern

• Nantucket Independence Day Celebrations
  Date: July 4, 2024
  Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM
  Kick off with Nantucket's Farmer's Market in the morning, followed by family fun including a puppet show at 11:00 AM and beach games starting at 5:00 PM. The fireworks show begins at 9:00 PM, launched from a barge just offshore.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Nantucket, Massachusetts

• Providence, RI Independence Day Celebration
  Date: July 2, 2024
  An evening of live music featuring Big Lux, family activities, and a variety of food trucks starting early evening. Narragansett Brewing will provide adult beverages. The fireworks show starts at 9:00 PM.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Providence, Rhode Island

• Bar Harbor July 4th Celebration
  Date: July 4, 2024
  Bar Harbor's full day of events includes a morning parade, afternoon games and contests, and an impressive fireworks display after dark. Celebrate Independence Day in one of the nation's top ten Fourth of July celebrations.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Bar Harbor, Maine

• City of Newport Fourth of July Fireworks
  Date: July 4, 2024
  Join the City of Newport for a spectacular evening of fireworks. Spend your day exploring the city's rich history and waterfront, then enjoy the evening's grand fireworks display.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Newport, Rhode Island

Enjoy your Independence Day celebrations with Oasis Marinas and take advantage of exclusive savings on dockage. From June 27th through July 9th, save 15% on reservations at participating Oasis properties.

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Great Lakes

• Bay City Fireworks Festival
  Dates: July 4-6, 2024
  Experience one of the most spectacular fireworks displays in the nation, complemented by a family carnival and local entertainment.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Bay City, Michigan

• Chicago's Fireworks at Navy Pier
  Dates: July 3 & July 6, 2024
  Named the "Best Place to See Fireworks" by USA Today, Navy Pier is the premier destination for Independence Day celebrations.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Chicago, Illinois

• Green Bay's Fire Over The Fox
  Date: July 4, 2024
  Time: 3:00 PM - 10:30 PM
  Join the biggest 4th of July bash at Green Bay's downtown waterfront for a day full of festivities and fireworks.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Green Bay, Wisconsin

• Downtown Cleveland's Light Up the Lake
  Date: July 4, 2024
  Time: 9:00 PM - 10:00 PM
  Downtown Cleveland's annual Independence Day fireworks spectacular returns with a dazzling display starting at sundown. Ideal viewing locations include Settlers Landing, Flats East Bank, Superior Viaduct, Voinovich Bicentennial Park, Kirtland Park, Gordon Park, Edgewater Park, Whiskey Island, and other parks throughout the city.
  Discover local marinas and more: Explore Cleveland, Ohio

Enjoy your Independence Day celebrations with Oasis Marinas and take advantage of exclusive savings on dockage. From June 27th through July 9th, save 15% on reservations at participating Oasis properties.

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Have any more favorite spots for fireworks along America's Waterways? Share your experiences and recommendations in the comments below!