Hundreds of Thousands Attend Independence Day Fireworks San Diego, Fort Lauderdale, Jacksonville

Independence Day celebrations across the U.S. featured large public fireworks events drawing substantial crowds. Fort Lauderdale Beach hosted a daylong celebration with live music, beach games, and family activities culminating in a fireworks show, including entertainment by Vanilla Ice. In San Diego, the Big Bay Boom fireworks spectacular attracted around 500,000 spectators along the Embarcadero, with many enjoying the display from the USS Midway aircraft carrier. The event emphasized environmental precautions, including sound monitoring and water quality testing, to ensure it can continue in future years. Meanwhile, in Jacksonville Beach and downtown Jacksonville, fireworks displays also marked the holiday, with community focus extending to personal remembrances, such as a wife honoring her husband killed in a recent crash. These events highlight the widespread patriotic spirit and community involvement during the Fourth of July festivities in 2025.