Where's the Best Fourth of July in the Midwest?
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Where's the Best Fourth of July in the Midwest?
I'll be leaving Cheyenne, WY, on July 1, taking about a week to get to Boston in my RV. I haven't planned the route yet, so I figured I'd plan around where I want to be on July 4. Somewhere in the big Mid-America square bounded by SD, Michigan, TN, and OK, but where? Looking for great fireworks and local color like folksy celebrations with special local foods, maybe something like a fair or fleamarket.
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St. Louis!!!!! Unless things have changed recently, there is a huge fair (the VP) by the arch, and they shoot off fireworks from barges off the Missippi River.
A small point of trivia. In 1976, the largest 4th of July crowd was in NYC. The second largest? St. Louis!!!
A small point of trivia. In 1976, the largest 4th of July crowd was in NYC. The second largest? St. Louis!!!
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I agree with Missy! Come here! St. Louis has a great fair and the fireworks are shot out from a barge on the Mississippi. Everyone sits on the hills along the riverfront to watch, and its an amazing show. There are also lots of free concerts, and great food. One word of caution though: it will probably be very hot and very humid. Be sure to drink lots of water or you can quickly become dehydrated. The city often turns on some of their fire hydrants to help cool people off.
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Speaking as a St.Louisan, I encourage the northern route. The Fourth here is big, hot, and loud. Lots of fun, but hot. Humid. Someone used to Cheyenne might find it a tad on the oppressive side. I urge everyone to visit St.Louis in the spring and fall, when it just can't be beat. (Winter also quite nice.)
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