Great places to celebrate the 4th of July

Independence Day is just around the corner and our country will be celebrating 235 years of freedom. People will be going to parades, bar-be-queing, swimming, and seeing fireworks. But where are some of the best places to take advantage of all the celebrating that will be going on? Here are some cities that show true American pride in the land of the free and home of the brave:

Fort Collins, Colorado 
Fort Collins is home to the Colorado State University Rams, as well as alumni and supporters alike. The city brings thousands of visitors each year to the many restaurants and shops that make the city's economy blossom. Every year on the Fourth of July, Fort Collins has events starting in the morning continuing through late night fireworks. 

Daytime events include:

• Firecracker 5k race including a kid's fun run
• Golf Tournament
• Old Town Square entertainment

Evening events include:

• Live music by Live Bad Rabbit and the Fort Collins Symphony at City Park
• Fireworks display beginning at 9:35pm 

For more information, visit the Fort Collins city website. 

Bedford, Texas
If you're visiting the Dallas/Fort Worth area, this town features the best fireworks in all of north Texas. Not only that, but the city features an old-fashioned celebration that includes the Bigtop 4thFest carnival. The 4thFest carnival takes place at Bedford Boys Ranch Park. The Bedford's Splash Aquatic Center will be available to visitors and admission is $6.50 for adults, $5.50 for children under 18, and free for toddlers 2 and under. 

To learn more about Bedford's celebration, check out their city website. 

Paradise, Michigan
Paradise's Independence Day celebration begins with a Pancake Breakfast from 7-11am. The parade begins at 1pm, followed by games from 3-5pm. Fireworks begin at dusk.

More information can be found at the Paradise community calendar website.  

Wherever you go, have a fun and safe Independence Day! 

                                                   Courtesy of downtheroad.tunicatravel.com