The 10 best cities to celebrate 4th of July

The Fourth of July is a time to celebrate our country’s independence and democracy, all to the tune of ample fireworks, cookouts and fun times with family and friends. However, some places celebrate our Independence Day better than others.

Financial news and information site WalletHub compared the 100 most populous American cities using 20 metrics across the areas of Fourth of July weather forecasts, Fourth of July celebrations, attractions and activities, safety and accessibility and affordability using data from federal, city and private sector data. After weighting the average of each city’s scores, the site determined the best places to celebrate the Fourth of July this year.

We’ve included the top 10 cities here. Is yours on the list?