Best American cities to celebrate 4th of July in 2022: report

WalletHub compared the 100 largest cities based on celebrations, affordability, activities, safety and weather forecast

The 4th of July is just around the corner, but if you haven’t figured out where to celebrate you might want to consider San Francisco. 

That’s according to a recent report from WalletHub, which found the best cities to celebrate Independence Day in 2022. San Francisco was at the top of WalletHub’s list.

WalletHub compared the 100 most populated U.S. cities based on their 4th of July celebrations, affordability, attractions and activities, safety and accessibility and their 4th of July weather forecast. 

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The report compared the cities based on 21 measurements within those categories.

Aside from its overall ranking, WalletHub also found how cities ranked within specific measurements. 

For example, Durham, North Carolina, was found to have the lowest average beer and wine prices, while Atlanta, Georgia, was found to have the highest. 

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WalletHub found that six cities – San Francisco, California; Boise, Idaho; Virginia Beach, Virginia; Greensboro, North Carolina; Newark, New Jersey; and Laredo, Texas, – tied for the city with the fewest DUI-related fatalities per capita

San Francisco, California

San Francisco is the best city to celebrate the 4th of July in 2022, according to WalletHub. (iStock / iStock)

Meanwhile, two cities – Toledo, Ohio, and St. Louis, Missouri, – tied for the city with the most DUI-related fatalities per capita. 

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The report also found that another six cities – San Francisco, California; Boise, Idaho; Seattle, Washington; Fremont, California; Sacramento, California; and North Las Vegas, Nevada, – tied for the city with the best weather forecast on July 4, while Newark, New Jersey, was found to have the worst.

fireworks in San Francisco

San Francisco was also found to have the fewest DUI-related fatalities per capita (along with five other cities) and the best 4th of July weather forecast (along with another five cities), according to WalletHub.  (iStock / iStock)

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To see the overall ranking, here are the best cities to celebrate July 4th in 2022, according to WalletHub. 

1. San Francisco, California

2. Los Angeles, California

3. Washington, D.C. 

4. Atlanta, Georgia

5. Las Vegas, Nevada

6. New York, New York

7. San Diego, California

8. Seattle, Washington

9. Orlando, Florida

10. New Orleans, Louisiana

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