Seasonal & Holidays
Philly Among Best Places To Celebrate Independence Day: WalletHub
In our opinion, the place where the Declaration of Independence was adopted should be No. 1, but Philadelphia didn't top the list.
PHILADELPHIA — It's that time of year when we break out the fireworks, fire up the grill, wave our American flags, and celebrate our nation's independence. But, which cities are the best to celebrate Independence Day?
A new list from WalletHub ranks the best American cities for July Fourth celebrations.
Sadly, despite being the birthplace of the Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia was not No. 1.
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WalletHub looked at various factors, such as average beer and wine prices to duration of fireworks shows and the Fourth of July weather forecast, to calculate its list.
All things considered, Philly was No. 15.
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The top place? New York City, according to WalletHub.
Check out the top 10 below:
- New York
- Los Angeles
- San Diego
- Washington DC
- Las Vegas
- Dallas
- Atlanta
- Chicago
- San Francisco
- St. Louis
The worst on the list? San Bernardino, California.
See WalletHub's full list here.
What are your favorite July Fourth activities in Philly? Let us know in the comments below and on Facebook.
Meanwhile, check out these Fourth of July stats from WalletHub.
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