11 best Fourth of July sales for 2017

Though more often associated with fireworks, flags and franks, the Fourth of July holiday is also characterized by exceptional sales for shoppers.

Every Independence Day season, retailers launch warm-weather blowouts to catch the eye of vacationing shoppers. During the days leading up to the holiday, you can catch deals on seasonal apparel, outdoor gear and other summer goodies. If you have some spare time between grilling and chilling this year, check out these 11 fantastic Fourth of July sales for 2017.

Shoppers are seen taking in the grand opening of Macy's Mayfair Backstage event, Saturday, June 24, 2017 in Wauwatosa, Wis. (Darren Hauck/AP Images for Macy's)
Macy’s
June 28 — July 4 During the week preceding July 4, Macy’s is running a sale on apparel and home goods. The savings event will include these special offers: — 20 percent off any order with promo code FOURTH. — Up to 50 percent off select activewear pants. — Up to 50 percent off summer dresses. — Up to 40 percent off contemporary graphic tees. — 50 percent off select juniors brands. — An extra 20 percent off select outdoor rugs. (Darren Hauck/AP Images for Macy’s)
Crowds line up to see WWE Superstars and Tapout Brand Ambassadors Dolph Ziggler and Charlotte as they team up with JCPenney for a meet & greet with shoppers to promote the launch of Tapout women's fitness apparel line to the existing Tapout men's fitness apparel line, at JCPenney in the Manhattan Mall, New York City, Thursday,  August 18, 2016 (Photo by Stuart Ramson/Invision for JCPenney/AP Images)
JCPenney
June 26 — July 4 JCPenney never lets the Fourth of July pass without introducing some eye-catching deals. This year, the department store will offer the following promotions: — Up to 55 percent off mattresses. — An extra 15 percent off select home items. — Up to 40 percent off major appliances. (Photo by Stuart Ramson/Invision for JCPenney/AP Images)
Happy women in blue dress with a shopping bag on dark blue background and clipping path
The Children’s Place
June 27 — July 3 To help outfit youngsters for the season, The Children’s Place is holding a sale on summer apparel. Top deals include: — Up to 70 percent off summer clothing for toddlers, babies and kids. — Up to 70 percent off dresses and rompers. — Up to 70 percent off boys’ and girls’ matchables. — 40 percent off new arrivals. — 70 percent off all clearance. — Free shipping on every order. (Thinkstock)
FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2008 file photo, a Zale's store is shown in New York. Jewelry retailer Zale said Wednesday, May 26, 2010, its fiscal third-quarter net loss narrowed on improved margins and lower costs.(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, file)
Zales
June 23 — July 4 In honor of the Fourth of July, Zales is running a sale on both fine and fashion jewelry. Highlights from the sale include: — Up to 25 percent off engagement and wedding rings. — An extra 15 percent off fashion jewelry. — Up to 40 percent off the Unstoppable Love Collection. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, file)
In this Feb. 20, 2011 photo, the outside of a Home Depot store is shown in Dallas. Home Depot's fourth-quarter net income rose 72 percent as more people started on home-improvement projects. The retailer also raised its earnings guidance and dividend. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
Home Depot
June 21 — July 12 Falling smack dab in the middle of home-improvement season, July Fourth is one of the biggest shopping holidays of the year for Home Depot. This year’s sale includes the following deals: — Up to 40 percent off select refrigerators. — Up to 40 percent off select washers and dryers. — Up to 40 percent off select microwaves. — Up to 30 percent off select dishwashers. — Up to 40 percent off select floor care products. — Up to 40 percent off laundry pairs. — Up to 40 percent off kitchen packages. — Free delivery on appliance purchases of $396 or more. — Up to 50 percent off patio furniture and accessories. — Up to 20 percent off grills and smokers. — Up to 20 percent off deck stains and paint sprayers. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
In this Feb. 22, 2012 photo, shoppers enter a Sears department store location in Dedham, Mass.  Sears Holdings said Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, it will separate its smaller hometown stores, outlets and some hardware stores in a deal expected to raise $400 million to $500 million as it seeks to regain profitability and market share. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
Sears
June 27 — July 8 Sears has kicked off a Fourth of July sale on appliances, apparel, mattresses and more. The event will include the following special offers: — Up to 40 percent off appliances. — Up to 60 percent off mattresses. — Up to 40 percent off tools. — Up to 60 percent off tops, shorts and swimwear for the whole family. — 50 percent off all men’s sandals. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
FILE - This Nov. 9, 2011 file photo, shows signs at a Kmart store, in New York. Kmart, a division of Sears Holdings Corp., said Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, that it's waiving the fees that shoppers pay to open its interest-free pay-over-time program at its discount stores and online through  Nov. 17. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
Kmart
June 25 — July 8 In honor of the Fourth of July, Kmart is holding a sale on home goods and outdoor gear. Top deals include: — Up to 30 percent off major appliances. — Up to 30 percent of all grills. — Up to 50 percent off all patio furniture. — Up to 40 percent off swimwear for the whole family. — Up to 30 percent off beach towels. — Special pricing on all mountain bikes. — Special pricing on all dining furniture. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR DICK'S SPORTING GOODS - The new DICK's Sporting Goods Dadeland Station store at Miami Dadeland Station in Miami during its Grand Opening weekend, Sunday, June 18, 2017. (Manuel Mazzanti/AP Images for Dick's Sporting Goods)
Dick’s Sporting Goods
June 27 — July 1 Dick’s Sporting Goods is commemorating Independence Day with a sale on outdoor gear and apparel. Highlights from the event include: — Up to 50 percent off outdoor furniture. — Up to 40 percent off select apparel. — Up to 50 percent off select bikes with free shipping on select models. — Up to 70 percent off clearance footwear, apparel and more. (Manuel Mazzanti/AP Images for Dick’s Sporting Goods)
In this June 20, 2011 photo, shoppers leave a Sam's Club store, that is owned by Wal-Mart, in Concord, Calif. Retailers are reporting solid sales gains for July Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, as deep discounts and sweltering heat drove shoppers to air conditioned malls. But with growing concerns about the economy, analysts worry shoppers heading back to malls for back-to-school shopping will hold tight to some of the habits of the Great Recession _ focusing on necessities and waiting for big discounts. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
Sam’s Club
June 26 — July 12 To celebrate Fourth of July, Sam’s Club is offering up to $1,700 in savings on home furniture and more. The sale will include these deals: — Major appliances as low as $179.98. — Home furniture as low as $99.88. — Mattresses as low as $224.98. — Free shipping on most items. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
A Bon Ton store in Pottstown, Pa., seen Wednesday, July 12, 2000, is one of 72 stores located throughout the Northeast. The stores are struggling to stem poor sales as cstomers shop elsewhere.(AP Photo/rusty kennedy)
Bon-Ton
June 26 — July 5 This year, Bon-Ton is treating customers to sitewide savings. The Fourth of July sale will include the following offers: — Up to 60 percent off sitewide. — Up to an extra 25 percent off sale-price merchandise. — 55 percent off mattresses. — An extra 10 percent off mattresses, furniture and rugs. — Up to 75 percent off Yellow Dot purchases, plus an extra 30 percent off with promo code DOT30APPARL. (AP Photo/rusty kennedy)
The new Cabela's store in Lacey, Wash. is shown Friday, Nov. 16, 2007 on the outdoor-supply megastore's first day of business. The store in Lacey is the third-largest store operated by the Nebraska-based Cabela's, and features a stocked aquarium, a restaurant, and a two-story mountain populated by full-sized animal mounts. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Cabela’s
June 22 — July 5 Cabela’s is drawing Fourth of July shoppers with special pricing on outdoor recreation apparel and gear. Notable deals include: — 20 percent off North Face and Columbia apparel for the whole family. — 40 percent off select men’s swimwear. — 25 percent off select footwear. — 30 percent off Cabela’s hoodies, tees and caps for the whole family. — 30 percent to 40 percent off select Cabela’s clothing for men and women. — 10 percent off all in-stock canoes and kayaks. — 15 percent off all in-stock canoe and kayak paddles. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
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Shoppers are seen taking in the grand opening of Macy's Mayfair Backstage event, Saturday, June 24, 2017 in Wauwatosa, Wis. (Darren Hauck/AP Images for Macy's)
Crowds line up to see WWE Superstars and Tapout Brand Ambassadors Dolph Ziggler and Charlotte as they team up with JCPenney for a meet & greet with shoppers to promote the launch of Tapout women's fitness apparel line to the existing Tapout men's fitness apparel line, at JCPenney in the Manhattan Mall, New York City, Thursday,  August 18, 2016 (Photo by Stuart Ramson/Invision for JCPenney/AP Images)
Happy women in blue dress with a shopping bag on dark blue background and clipping path
FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2008 file photo, a Zale's store is shown in New York. Jewelry retailer Zale said Wednesday, May 26, 2010, its fiscal third-quarter net loss narrowed on improved margins and lower costs.(AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, file)
In this Feb. 20, 2011 photo, the outside of a Home Depot store is shown in Dallas. Home Depot's fourth-quarter net income rose 72 percent as more people started on home-improvement projects. The retailer also raised its earnings guidance and dividend. (AP Photo/LM Otero)
In this Feb. 22, 2012 photo, shoppers enter a Sears department store location in Dedham, Mass.  Sears Holdings said Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012, it will separate its smaller hometown stores, outlets and some hardware stores in a deal expected to raise $400 million to $500 million as it seeks to regain profitability and market share. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
FILE - This Nov. 9, 2011 file photo, shows signs at a Kmart store, in New York. Kmart, a division of Sears Holdings Corp., said Friday, Sept. 7, 2012, that it's waiving the fees that shoppers pay to open its interest-free pay-over-time program at its discount stores and online through  Nov. 17. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)
IMAGE DISTRIBUTED FOR DICK'S SPORTING GOODS - The new DICK's Sporting Goods Dadeland Station store at Miami Dadeland Station in Miami during its Grand Opening weekend, Sunday, June 18, 2017. (Manuel Mazzanti/AP Images for Dick's Sporting Goods)
In this June 20, 2011 photo, shoppers leave a Sam's Club store, that is owned by Wal-Mart, in Concord, Calif. Retailers are reporting solid sales gains for July Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011, as deep discounts and sweltering heat drove shoppers to air conditioned malls. But with growing concerns about the economy, analysts worry shoppers heading back to malls for back-to-school shopping will hold tight to some of the habits of the Great Recession _ focusing on necessities and waiting for big discounts. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma)
A Bon Ton store in Pottstown, Pa., seen Wednesday, July 12, 2000, is one of 72 stores located throughout the Northeast. The stores are struggling to stem poor sales as cstomers shop elsewhere.(AP Photo/rusty kennedy)
The new Cabela's store in Lacey, Wash. is shown Friday, Nov. 16, 2007 on the outdoor-supply megastore's first day of business. The store in Lacey is the third-largest store operated by the Nebraska-based Cabela's, and features a stocked aquarium, a restaurant, and a two-story mountain populated by full-sized animal mounts. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

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