As is often the case with New York City, NY, there are more celebrations going on for Independence Day than one family could ever hope to attend, which is perfect because it means a visit to the Big Apple will keep everyone endlessly entertained. For the traditional route of celebration, nearly every neighborhood in the city hosts their own variety of Fourth of July parade with a unique flare on the celebration, and fireworks are set off in many locations throughout the Big Apple, so catching a glimpse of a variety of firework shows is possible from most locations. Non traditional celebrations can be found as well, from hotdog eating contests on Coney Island to rooftop restaurants offering special holiday discounts.

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