by Melissa Stewart
Ready for the Fourth of July? Need a few apps to get the party started? Well then, it’s America’s birthday and we want to share some technology our founding fathers never imagined! So grab that smartphone or tablet and get ready to celebrate. we’ve gathered together a list of apps to keep you entertained and informed.
Pro tip: Keep that smartphone out of the sun (and pool)! You’re welcome 🙂
Make your own fireworks show:
Wish you were watching fireworks at the Eiffel Tower? How about Sydney Australia? Rome? Chicago? Create your own show with the Fireworks ($.99) app and choose from 15 locations around the globe. This interactive app was designed to sync with your iTunes library, so you can build your show while listening to music on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch.
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Find Firework Shows Nearby:
EventBrite
The Fourth of July is best spent in good company. Hey, it’s a birthday after all and what’s a birthday without a party? See what events are going on near you or organize your own using Eventbrite. It’s a hyper-local app, focusing on what is happening in a small radius of your location. Find parties and gatherings planned for the Fourth, see where your friends will be spending the day, or send out invitations to your own gathering. You can find everything from neighborhood block parties to massive city parades on Eventbrite.
Foursquare
To Help Get You There:
GasBuddy
iExit
Become a Grillmaster:
GrillTime