It’s official… L.A. is the top city for the very best Fourth of July celebrations in the entire United States. Of course we know that L.A. knows how to throw an amazing party. But this new study from WalletHub has official data that proves we throw the best star-spangled parties and events.
WalletHub analyst, Cassandra Happe stated, “The best cities for the holiday help you make the most of your day, with affordable food options, good weather, fun recreation choices and long, spectacular fireworks shows.” WalletHub compared the 100 most populated U.S. cities in order to determine the best and worst cities for celebrating Independence Day. They looked at the following data:
- Fourth of July Celebrations
- Affordability
- Attractions & Activities
- Safety & Accessibility
- Fourth of July Weather Forecast
The great weather in Los Angeles is one of the reasons we’re able to have such great 4th of July celebrations. It’s pretty predictable that we’ll have warm, beautiful weather which makes it perfect for outdoor parties and fireworks displays. We don’t have to keep a close eye on the weather or plan alternative indoor activities just in case. So we can feel free to invite the whole neighborhood to the carne asada or cookout because we’ve almost always got beautiful weather on our side.
Plus, it’s easy to plan for all these 4th of July celebrations because we have so many party supply stores in our city. Believe it or not, L.A. has the second-most party supply stores per capita. So grab all your favorite decorations and really make your party pop this year.
WalletHub found that buying supplies for these July celebrations is relatively affordable in comparison to the rest of the U.S. (Of course, it may not feel that way to your wallet when you get to the checkout counter.) Additionally, Los Angeles residents get really excited about Independence Day celebrations and search Google for terms related to July 4th more than people in most other cities.
And of course, we get excited because L.A. has so many fabulous events and celebrations happening all over the city all week long. Los Angeles has fun all summer long, but Independence Day is really our time to shine. We’ve got block parties, pool parties, parades, brunches, outdoor cinema, and theme park parties. Obviously, you can’t miss the incredible fireworks displays too! There are so many cool spots where you can marvel at these glittering displays of light.
Head outside in our amazing city, and have a great time this Fourth of July! And rest assured that you’re celebrating Independence Day in the very best city in the nation.