With our country’s beloved Independence Day coming up, there are many plans being made. Trips to the beach, family barbecues and of course, the annual fireworks show. Cities big and small put on a show of bright creations against the dark night sky as friends, families, adults and kids alike set up to watch the show.

LifeZette doesn’t want you to miss out on the July 4th tradition, so we put together a list of places to watch fireworks Monday from the east coast to the west coast.

Washington D.C.: As our nation’s capital, D.C. always puts on a show that’s sure to amaze. Fireworks will be launched from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool at 9:09 p.m. With bright colors reflecting off the water, it’s sure to be a beautiful show.

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Baltimore: Before the fireworks start at the inner harbor, guests can enjoy live music beginning at 7 p.m. At 9:30 get ready for a choreographed fireworks show set to patriotic music.

Philadelphia: Settle in for the annual “Party on the Parkway.” It’s the largest, free, outdoor concert in America. There’s music, food and games. It wraps up with fireworks at 10 p.m.

New York City: Celebrate the Fourth in the Big Apple in the South Street Seaport. Several DJs and performers are set to put on a show before the fireworks launch at 9:25 p.m.. Barges off Pier 17 will serve as a viewing area.

Walt Disney World Resort, Florida: You’ll be transported into the magic of Disney while you watch “Disney’s Celebrate America! – A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky” at Magic Kingdom. The show starts at 9 p.m.

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Chicago: Grab a spot at Chicago’s Navy Pier for the 9:30 p.m. Independence Day Celebration fireworks show. You’ll enjoy a show set to music as vibrant colors pop over Lake Michigan.

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Los Angeles: Downtown L.A.’s Fourth of July block party starts at 2 p.m. and ends at 9:30 p.m. with an explosive fireworks show at the Grand Park and The Music Center.