NEW YORK
Nathan's 98th Annual Hot Dog Eating Contest is sure to be a source of both laughter and disgust. Last year, Joey Chestnut—–the number-one-ranked eater in the world––tied his own world record by consuming 68 hot dogs and buns in 10 minutes.
July 4, 2013 from 10:30AM to 1PM
Nathan’s Famous Restaurant
1310 Surf Avenue (corner of Stillwell)
Coney Island, Brooklyn
LOS ANGELES
Before Bad Brains, the Sex Pistols or even the Ramones, there was a band called Death. Punk in attitude, spirit and volume before “punk” existed, these three teenage brothers played a few local gigs in the mid-’70s and even pressed a single in the hopes of getting signed.
July 6, 2013 at 1:45pm & 4:00pm
Cinefamily
611 N Fairfax Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90036
Get tickets here.
MIAMI
Miami's largest firework show and Independence Day celebration is happening at Bayfront Park. Think pony rides, a petting zoo, a family contra dance, and of course beautiful bay views.
July 4, 2013 at 9:00pm
Bayfront Park Klipsch Amphitheater
301 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132