For around 250 years, U.S. Independence Day has been a chance for Americans to gather, celebrate and feast while commemorating our independence. This year, festivities on this federal holiday are likely to go big, from fireworks and parades to more casual, family gatherings and cookouts. If you’re raring to celebrate the Fourth of July, then here are some of our suggestions.

Las Vegas

Las Vegas is a party city all year round. People flock here for the lavish, star-studded shows, luxurious spa treatments and Michelin-starred menus. At any time, it’s a city of complete escapism, where you can lose yourself in any number of sensory delights. To be at the center of all the Vegas action, stay at Resorts World Las Vegas, where relaxing vibes, poolside games and countless dining options await.

As brightly lit and spectacular as The Strip is on any given day, on July Fourth, you’ll find a huge fireworks display across the neon-lit downtown is an even more dramatic panorama. Pool parties are the best way to get into the celebratory spirit, and Resorts World Las Vegas promises a party filled with DJ sets, splash time and summertime barbecue faves.

Miami

People come to Miami to be around a jet set, glamorous lifestyle and to live out their A-list (or at least A-list adjacent) fantasies. It’s the place to pose and be seen posing with a local flair that features hip, artistic vibes. Sure, you can spend the day at South Beach topping up your suntan, but it’s the pulsing nightlife that keeps the young and the beautiful coming back to Miami.

One of the best Fourth of July parties here is the Fire on the Fourth Festival, which will be held this year at Altos Del Mar Park. It includes family-friendly activities, a drone show, fireworks and more.

New York City

Fashions come and go, but New York remains as iconic an American city as there is. Talk about the Big Apple to anybody, anywhere in the world, and you’ll immediately evoke images of the Statue of Liberty, The Empire State Building, the Brooklyn Bridge and some of the best restaurants around.

The fireworks display to top them all — Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks — returns, featuring live music, celebrity guests and an awe-inspiring pyrotechnic display. Alternatively, head to Coney Island, where you can catch the annual, world-famous Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest. You can hit the day party at Coney Art Walls and then sit back and take in the firework display that lights up Coney Island Beach.

Experience everything the city has to offer this summer by staying at Hilton Garden Inn New York Times Sqaure North, conveniently located just off Fifth Avenue for easy access to all the main attractions.

Los Angeles

Los Angeles brings to mind sun-kissed glamour and Hollywood dreams. From the expansive green spaces, popular theme parks and world-famous beaches to world-class performing arts venues and celebrity sightings, it’s a city obsessed with entertainment.

Independence Day is no exception. Gloria Molina Grand Park’s 4th of July Block Party is a huge, family-friendly event with DJs, live music, dancing and fireworks. For beachside festivities, head to Marina Del Rey, where pyrotechnics are launched from the Marina’s south jetty, all synchronized to music for maximum effect.

In between all the festivities, be sure to soak in some California sun at Hilton Los Angeles Culver City’s pool and stop by the mid-century modern hotel’s vibrant West and Co restaurant and bar for seasonal dishes like coastal fish tacos made with Southern California ingredients.

Atlanta

Atlanta is a city that’s brimming with hospitality and charm. Nowhere is that charm more apparent than in hip neighborhoods such as Little Five Points, with its colorful murals and craft beer bars and trendy East Atlanta Village with its live music venues and thriving LGBTQ+ scene.

There are dozens of fireworks displays across the metro area all weekend, one of the biggest being the Fantastic Fourth Celebration at Stone Mountain Park. A huge Atlanta tradition is to cheer on the runners in the annual Peachtree Road Race, which winds through the streets of Buckhead to the corners of Midtown. Later, you can join the festive Pied Piper Parade, a costumed parade that takes place in Decatur from 6pm and is followed by free live music.

Guests at Hilton Atlanta’s can enjoy prime skyline views from the hotel’s running track or basketball and pickleball courts before exploring the city’s main attractions, many of which are within a mile of the hotel. Be sure to grab dinner at Nikolai’s Roof, an award-winning restaurant situated on the 30th floor of the hotel for a European-inspired meal, delicious drinks and (more) gorgeous views.

No matter how (or where!) you choose to celebrate this Independence Day, Fourth of July weekend is guaranteed to be a good time for all.