Best Cities for the 4th of July
With 87% of Americans planning to celebrate the 4th of July this year and collective food spending for the holiday to reach $9.5 billion, WalletHub has released its report on 2023’s Best & Worst Places for 4th of July Celebrations, to go along with interesting stats about the holiday in its 4th of July Facts & Figures infographic and 4th of July Survey.
Best Cities to Celebrate Fourth of July
1. Los Angeles, CA
2. San Francisco, CA
3. New York, NY
4. Las Vegas, NV
5. Seattle, WA
6. San Diego, CA
7. Orlando, FL
8. Dallas, TX
9. San Antonio, TX
10. Milwaukee, WI
11. Washington, DC
12. Denver, CO
13. St. Louis, MO
14. Buffalo, NY
15. Houston, TX
16. New Orleans, LA
17. San Jose, CA
18. Minneapolis, MN
19. Cincinnati, OH
20. Scottsdale, AZ
Fourth of July Facts & Figures
- $9.5 Billion: Amount Americans plan to spend on 4th of July food.
- 150 Million: Number of hot dogs eaten each 4th of July.
- $3 Billion: Amount Americans plan to spend on 4th of July beer and wine.
- $2.7 Billion: Estimated amount spent on fireworks in 2022 (74% of fireworks injuries occur within a month of July 4).
- $6.5+ Million: Value of American flags imported annually.
- 50.7 Million: Number of people who travel 50+ miles from home for the 4th of July (up 4% over 2022 and setting a new record for the holiday).