{"id":59,"date":"2018-06-29T14:13:07","date_gmt":"2018-06-29T14:13:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.flytographer.com\/blog\/5-places-to-celebrate-the-fourth-of-july\/"},"modified":"2018-06-29T14:13:07","modified_gmt":"2018-06-29T14:13:07","slug":"5-places-to-celebrate-the-fourth-of-july","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/5-places-to-celebrate-the-fourth-of-july\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Places to Celebrate the Fourth of July"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"et-boc\" class=\"et-boc\">\n<div class=\"et-l et-l--post\">\n<div class=\"et_builder_inner_content et_pb_gutters3\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_section et_pb_section_0 et_section_regular\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_0\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_0  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_0  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<p>By Cassie Shortsleeve<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Summertime means something different to everyone, but most people can agree that there\u2019s still something magical about a dark, night sky lit up\u2014just for a moment\u2014by fireworks. That\u2019s why, every July, travellers flock to city rooftops, quiet beaches, and city streets to see the show. These five destinations are worth a weekend trip for more than just the fireworks, too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_1  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h1 class=\"p1\"><b>1. Boston, MA<\/b><\/h1>\n<p class=\"p1\">Boston natives tend to head north (to New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine) or south (to Cape Cod or the islands) on summer weekends, which means the history-rich capital can be quieter come summer (a perk for travellers). The history-rich city also celebrates the holiday for a week (the event\u2019s called Harborfest&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bostonharborfest.com\">https:\/\/www.bostonharborfest.com<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The grand finale takes place on Wednesday at 8 p.m. when boats flood the Charles to watch fireworks over the river. The Esplanade, though crowded, will provide a front row view (bring a blanket); so will a kayak (and many companies run outings <a href=\"https:\/\/paddleboston.com\/rentals\/events\/forth-july-fireworks\">https:\/\/paddleboston.com\/rentals\/events\/forth-july-fireworks<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_0\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Boston-only.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Boston-only.jpg 3300w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Boston-only-960x641.jpg 960w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Boston-only-768x512.jpg 768w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Boston-only-150x100.jpg 150w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Boston-only-1080x721.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3300px) 100vw, 3300px\" class=\"wp-image-47481\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-boston-meet-sabine\">Boston Harbour captured by Flytographer Sabine<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_1\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Boston-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Boston-1.jpg 1602w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Boston-1-641x960.jpg 641w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Boston-1-768x1151.jpg 768w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Boston-1-100x150.jpg 100w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Boston-1-1080x1618.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1602px) 100vw, 1602px\" class=\"wp-image-47490\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-boston-meet-sabine\">Captured by Flytographer Sabine in Boston<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_2\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Boston-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Boston-2.jpg 2400w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Boston-2-960x641.jpg 960w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Boston-2-768x513.jpg 768w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Boston-2-150x100.jpg 150w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Boston-2-1080x721.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2400px) 100vw, 2400px\" class=\"wp-image-47485\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-boston-meet-sabine\">Captured by Flytographer Sabine in Boston<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_2  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h1 class=\"p1\"><b>2. Nantucket, MA<\/b><\/h1>\n<p class=\"p1\">Thirty miles out to see, July 4 brings warmer weather and a summertime buzz to Nantucket. Avoid daytime beach crowds by skipping south side Nobadeer or Surfside, though beautiful, in lieu of westernmost Madaket or picture-book Siasconset to the east. Or, stay in town for an annual reading of the Declaration of Independence at the Unitarian Church Nantucket <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unitarianchurchnantucket.org\/about-us\/annual-events\">https:\/\/www.unitarianchurchnantucket.org\/about-us\/annual-events<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The lights display takes place at Jetties Beach, a short walk from town (you\u2019ll see the crowds headed that way), but a late reservation at CRU <a href=\"http:\/\/www.crunantucket.com\/\">http:\/\/www.crunantucket.com\/<\/a> downtown or a stroll along the docks will provide a view, too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_3\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Nantucket-only.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Nantucket-only.jpg 3300w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Nantucket-only-960x640.jpg 960w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Nantucket-only-768x512.jpg 768w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Nantucket-only-150x100.jpg 150w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Nantucket-only-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3300px) 100vw, 3300px\" class=\"wp-image-47484\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-nantucket-meet-emily\">Captured by Flytographer Emily in Nantucket<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_4\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Nantucket-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Nantucket-1.jpg 3300w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Nantucket-1-960x639.jpg 960w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Nantucket-1-768x511.jpg 768w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Nantucket-1-150x100.jpg 150w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Nantucket-1-1080x719.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3300px) 100vw, 3300px\" class=\"wp-image-47486\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/nantucket\">Captured by Flytographer in Nantucket <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_5\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Nantucket-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Nantucket-3.jpg 3300w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Nantucket-3-960x640.jpg 960w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Nantucket-3-768x512.jpg 768w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Nantucket-3-150x100.jpg 150w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Nantucket-3-1080x720.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3300px) 100vw, 3300px\" class=\"wp-image-47493\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-nantucket-meet-emily\">Captured by Flytographer Emily in Nantucket <\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_3  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h1 class=\"p1\"><b>3. Chicago<\/b><\/h1>\n<p class=\"p1\">Chicago\u2019s short summer season makes it a perfect pick for a July jaunt, particularly around summer\u2019s peak holiday. First-time travellers can get away with being tourists, too, as the weekend\u2019s festivities are centred around Navy Pier (and the ferris wheel runs during the show).<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Otherwise, the beaches\u2014Oak Street or North Avenue\u2014of Lake Michigan are prime posts come both day and night as are rooftops (and there are plenty).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_6\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Chicago-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Chicago-1.jpg 3300w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Chicago-1-960x641.jpg 960w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Chicago-1-768x513.jpg 768w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Chicago-1-150x100.jpg 150w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Chicago-1-1080x721.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3300px) 100vw, 3300px\" class=\"wp-image-47492\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-chicago-meet-monica\">Captured by Flytographer Monica in Chicago<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_7\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Chicago-3.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Chicago-3.jpg 3300w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Chicago-3-960x639.jpg 960w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Chicago-3-768x511.jpg 768w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Chicago-3-150x100.jpg 150w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Chicago-3-1080x719.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3300px) 100vw, 3300px\" class=\"wp-image-47488\"><\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_1\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_1  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_4  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h1 class=\"p1\"><b>4. New Orleans<\/b><\/h1>\n<p class=\"p1\">New Orleans promises all that you\u2019d expect from a trip to The Big Easy: food, drink, and over-the-top festivities. Go early: City Park <a href=\"http:\/\/neworleanscitypark.com\/events\/3rd-of-july\">http:\/\/neworleanscitypark.com\/events\/3rd-of-july<\/a>&nbsp;hosts a concert and fireworks on the Third, then one of the largest shows in the country takes place on the Mississippi the next day\u2014a fire boat spewing red, white and blue plumes of water and fireworks from duelling barges. Just about anywhere along the river will work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_2\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_2  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_8\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/New-Orleans-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/New-Orleans-1.jpg 2200w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/New-Orleans-1-640x960.jpg 640w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/New-Orleans-1-768x1152.jpg 768w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/New-Orleans-1-100x150.jpg 100w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/New-Orleans-1-1080x1620.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2200px) 100vw, 2200px\" class=\"wp-image-47482\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-new-orleans-meet-randy\">Captured by Flytographer Randy in New Orleans<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_1_2 et_pb_column_3  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_9\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/New-Orleans-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/New-Orleans-2.jpg 2200w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/New-Orleans-2-640x960.jpg 640w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/New-Orleans-2-768x1152.jpg 768w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/New-Orleans-2-100x150.jpg 100w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/New-Orleans-2-1080x1620.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2200px) 100vw, 2200px\" class=\"wp-image-47483\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-new-orleans-meet-randy\">Captured by Flytographer Randy in New Orleans<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_row et_pb_row_3\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_column et_pb_column_4_4 et_pb_column_4  et_pb_css_mix_blend_mode_passthrough et-last-child\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_text et_pb_text_5  et_pb_text_align_left et_pb_bg_layout_light\">\n<div class=\"et_pb_text_inner\">\n<h1 class=\"p1\"><b>5. New York City<\/b><\/h1>\n<p class=\"p1\">Manhattan has no shortage of extravagant birthday parties for America (with exorbitant prices, to accompany them)\u2014. But head to the city\u2019s parks\u2014Grand Ferry, Brooklyn\u2019s East River State Park, or just about anywhere along the FDR\u2014and you\u2019ll find a more rustic city experience.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_text --><\/p>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_10\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/New-York-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/New-York-2.jpg 5000w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/New-York-2-960x641.jpg 960w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/New-York-2-768x512.jpg 768w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/New-York-2-150x100.jpg 150w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/New-York-2-1080x721.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5000px) 100vw, 5000px\" class=\"wp-image-47495\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-new-york-city-meet-amanda\">Captured by Flytographer Amanda in New York<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_11\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/New-York-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/New-York-1.jpg 5000w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/New-York-1-960x653.jpg 960w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/New-York-1-768x522.jpg 768w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/New-York-1-150x102.jpg 150w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/New-York-1-1080x734.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5000px) 100vw, 5000px\" class=\"wp-image-47496\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-new-york-city-meet-amanda\">Captured by Flytographer Amanda in New York<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_module et_pb_image et_pb_image_12\">\n<span class=\"et_pb_image_wrap \"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/photo-42_original.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"\" height=\"auto\" width=\"auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/photo-42_original.jpg 5000w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/photo-42_original-960x641.jpg 960w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/photo-42_original-768x512.jpg 768w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/photo-42_original-150x100.jpg 150w,  https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/photo-42_original-1080x721.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 5000px) 100vw, 5000px\" class=\"wp-image-47512\"><\/span><a style=\"line-height:1.7em\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/vacation-photographers\/your-vacation-photographer-in-new-york-city-meet-amanda\">Captured by Flytographer Amanda in New York<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"et_pb_button_module_wrapper et_pb_button_0_wrapper et_pb_button_alignment_center et_pb_module \">\n<a class=\"et_pb_button et_pb_button_0 et_pb_bg_layout_light\" href=\"https:\/\/flyphotoprod.wpenginepowered.com\/destinations\/\" target=\"_blank\">See all of our Destinations<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_column -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_row -->\n<\/div>\n<p> <!-- .et_pb_section -->\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .et_builder_inner_content -->\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- .et-l -->\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- #et-boc --><br \/>\n<span class=\"et_social_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Cassie Shortsleeve Summertime means something different to everyone, but most people can agree that there\u2019s still something magical about a dark, night sky lit up\u2014just for a moment\u2014by fireworks. That\u2019s why, every July, travellers flock to city rooftops, quiet beaches, and city streets to see the show. 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