For many people, fireworks and barbecues are the<br />most popular activities to participate in on July 4th. Here are five places <br />in the USA that have their<br />own unique celebrations <br />on the 4th of July. 1. Bar Harbor, Maine Attendees can place bets on lobster contenders<br />and watch them crawl to the finish line. 2. Austin, Texas The Texas Senate officially declared<br />July 4th, “Willie Nelson Day” in 1975. 3. Catalina Island, California 4. Seward, Alaska The race was founded in 1915<br />and spans 3,000 feet in elevation. 5. State College, Pennsylvania The Central PA 4th Fest, which officially began<br />in 2001, features ax-throwing, BMX stunts<br />and lumberjack competitions.