there is a boat launch 3 minutes from my house
from there, it is a 3 mile hike to the park where they normally set off the fireworks and have the usual food stands, live music
but it is a pain to find a good spot to watch the fireworks, since it gets real crowded
so,, each year , i put in the boat around 6 and put over to the park
find a mooring spot, go out, enjoy some food, music, fellowship
then when it gets dark, i return to the boat and get comfy
maybe enjoy a 32 cent drink from my cooler and watch the fireworks without anyone sitting on my lap (except those i invite of course)
then after the fireworks i slowly put out to the boat launch again, taking my time because the lake is always crowded
and im usually home by midnite
im afraid that is not going to happen this year
