Scottsdale has ranked high among cities with the best 4th of July celebrations.
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, the personal-finance website WalletHub conducted a study of 2023’s Best & Worst Places for 4th of July Celebrations.
To determine the best places to celebrate the most star-spangled occasion, WalletHub compared the 100 largest U.S. cities based on how well they balance holiday cost and fun.
The data set of 18 key metrics ranges from average beer and wine prices to duration of fireworks shows to the Fourth of July weather forecast.
| Best Cities to Celebrate Fourth of July | |
| 1. Los Angeles, CA | 11. Washington, DC |
| 2. San Francisco, CA | 12. Denver, CO |
| 3. New York, NY | 13. St. Louis, MO |
| 4. Las Vegas, NV | 14. Buffalo, NY |
| 5. Seattle, WA | 15. Houston, TX |
| 6. San Diego, CA | 16. New Orleans, LA |
| 7. Orlando, FL | 17. San Jose, CA |
| 8. Dallas, TX | 18. Minneapolis, MN |
| 9. San Antonio, TX | 19. Cincinnati, OH |
| 10. Milwaukee, WI | 20. Scottsdale, AZ |
4th 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).
Survey Key Findings
- Inflation is hurting celebrations. 57% of Americans say that inflation is affecting their 4th of July plans.
- Financial independence is shaky. 63% of Americans feel financially independent this 4th of July.
- People think credit access is essential. 61% of Americans say that access to credit should be a basic American right.
- Americans support USA goods. 76% of Americans make an effort to buy things made in the USA.
- Many people desire credit card freedom. 62% of Americans wish they could claim independence from their credit card.
- Charitable giving is patriotic. 26% of Americans think donating to charity is the most patriotic financial activity, closely followed by paying taxes (24%) and saving money (16%).
