As the warm weather continues and tourist season gets in full swing, now is the perfect time to plan some summer activities to keep you busy in between your studies. Some of you will already know but the 4^th of July is just around the corner, when the United States celebrates Independence Day.

When you are not a local, we know how hard it can be knowing which events are the ones you shouldn’t miss when celebrating a federal holiday. That’s why the team at Harvest English Institute have done the leg work for you and compiled a list of the top 4^th July celebrations to attend in all four of our campus home-towns.

Newark, New Jersey – Essex County Summer Music Concert & Fireworks

 Enjoy an evening of live music in the glorious setting of the historic Weequahic Park. With a diverse range of performers as part of the line-up you can dance the night away or snuggle up with a blanket and enjoy the firework finale at the end of the night!

When? Wednesday 6^th July 2018, from 7.30pm

Where? Weequahic Park

Price? A free event

Long Branch, New Jersey – Oceanfest

Officially the biggest Independence Day Celebrations in New Jersey. Combining great food, spectacular music and much more. Topped off with a mesmerizing firework display, Oceanfest is the place to be this 4^th July.

When? Wednesday 4^th July

Where? Long Branch

Price? A free event

Orlando, Florida – Fireworks at the Fountain

If it’s fireworks you are after this 4^th July, this is the event for you. Every Independence Day, thousands of Orlando residents gather for a fabulous firework display and laser show in the brilliant setting of Lake Eola Park.

When? Wednesday 4^th July

Where? Lake Eola Park

Price? A free event

Los Angeles, California – Pacific Palisades Fourth of July Parade

 Soak up the sun whilst enjoying this traditional neighbourhood marching parade.  If you want to continue the celebrations into evening enjoy a brilliant concert and firework display to celebrate this year’s 4^th July celebrations.

When? Wednesday 4^th July

Where? 5777 Bowdoin St

Price? Parade: free, concert & fireworks: $10

We hope you get the chance to visit one of these events during the 4^th July celebrations and would love to hear how much you enjoyed them in the comments below.