Some Independence Day Events for July 4, 2007

Compiled by James Heintze and updated as of June 19, 2007

This is a selected list of some interesting and long-standing Fourth of July events that are scheduled for 2007. More events will be added. Check back!

America's 2007 Independence Day Parade in Washington, D.C. should be a blast!

Sunoco Welcome America! in Philadelphia, June 28-July 4, will celebrate its annual event with many exciting things to do. The theme this year is "Celebrate Freedom."

Boston Harborfest 2007, June 28-July 4 promises to be exciting as ever. See other Boston events.

For events in New York City, look at the AOL City Guide

Bristol, Rhode Island. This annual Independence Day celebration, started in 1785, is billed as America's longest running Fourth of July event.

Naperville's Exchange Club's Ribfest in Naperville, Illinois, June30-July 4.

You don't need to travel to Boston or Washington to hear the 1812 Overture complete with Howitzer artillery, check out the Austin (Texas) Symphony Orchestra.

Some Down Home Events

How about celebrating in the place where the American forces defeated the British in the last major battle of the American Revolution thereby winning our country's independence that was proclaimed over 200 years ago at Yorktown, Virginia?

In Santa Clarita, California, their parades have being going on since 1932. Click on Old Town Newhall

An outstanding 42nd annual USA Independence Day parade will take place on July 4 in Arlington, Texas. The theme is "We the People"

LibertyFest 2007 in Edmond, Oklahoma, is cited as one of the best ten places to be on Independence Day by CNN and USA Today. June 28-July 4.

Southport, North Carolina, is billed as the location for the official 2007 North Carolina Festival. Included will be a flag retirement ceremony and "The American Tribute," or silent sky fireworks display.

This year will be the 4th New London Declarations, in New London, Connecticut. The Declaration of Independence will be read, King George III will speak, among others, and have you will have a grand old time.

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