The party's free.
The trip's 10% off.

America's turning 250, and the whole country's throwing a party. Pick a city, book in the app, save 10% on the way there.

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Valid on US trips booked in the app through 11:59pm ET July 3, 2026. See terms.

Not sure where to go?

The 250th is happening everywhere, so we made the research easy. Here are the cities worth the trip.

Philadelphia, PA
JUL
4
Evening
Free

Philadelphia, PA

Where it started. Biggest party.

The free One Philly: Unity Concert on the Ben Franklin Parkway closes out the 16-day Wawa Welcome America festival, with Christina Aguilera, Will Smith, The Roots, and Jill Scott. Fireworks finish over the Art Museum at midnight.

Fireworks run till about 11:45 p.m.
Washington, DC
JUL
4
Free

Washington, DC

The national spectacle.

The flagship Salute to America 250 takes over the Washington Monument Grounds on the National Mall, a free celebration with a huge fireworks finale. Organizers expect more than a million people. Make a weekend of it with DC250 events across the city's museums and monuments.

New York, NY
JUL
4
Free to watch

New York, NY

Ships by day, fireworks by night.

Tall ships from around 20 nations parade up the Hudson past the Statue of Liberty for Sail4th 250. That night, Macy's puts on its 50th fireworks show across the East River, Hudson, and Brooklyn Bridge.

Fireworks start around 9:25 p.m.
Boston, MA
JUL
4
Evening
Free

Boston, MA

Walk the revolution.

The free Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular on the Charles River Esplanade headlines Massachusetts' 250th, with Lainey Wilson, Chance the Rapper, and Trombone Shorty joining the Pops, plus a drone show and fireworks over the river. Pair it with Boston Harborfest downtown.

Williamsburg, VA
JUL
4
8–10 p.m.
Free

Williamsburg, VA

Step into 1776.

Colonial Williamsburg hosts "America Made In Virginia: 250 Years Together," a free evening celebration in the heart of the restored colonial capital.

Milwaukee, WI
JUL
4
Evening
Free w/ food drive

Milwaukee, WI

The 4th at full volume.

Summerfest is an official America250 Block Party this year, presented by Harley-Davidson, with Jelly Roll, Sam Barber, the BoDeans, and Soul Asylum across the lakefront grounds. The first 5,000 people through the Mid Gate between noon and 3 p.m. with three nonperishable food items get in free (donations go to Hunger Task Force).

Fireworks light the lakefront around 9:30 p.m.

The fine print

Everything you need to know about the offer — no surprises.

10% off your next trip

Get 10% off your next Wanderu trip for a limited time.

App only

The deal is only available in the Wanderu app for iOS and Android. Trips booked on the website don't qualify.

No code needed

You'll see the discount apply automatically at checkout to any US trip booked in the app.

US trips only

Valid on US trips only. Both the origin and destination must be within the United States.

Travel insurance excluded

The discount applies to the ticket only. Travel insurance is excluded.

Now through July 3

The promotion runs now until 11:59pm Eastern on July 3, 2026, but may end early or be limited.

One per customer

Limited to one trip per customer. A round trip counts as one trip when both legs are booked together — and the 10% applies to both.

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