NYC's 4th of July fireworks show is back for 2025 tonight. See what time it starts and the best places to watch in Manhattan and Brooklyn.

Sadly, the Fourth of July has become a nightmare with all the irresponsible people using fireworks until late hours every day before, during, and after July 4. Shameful what has become of such a beautiful and important date of the history of our nation and apparently it is getting worse every year.

Independence Day is always filled with festivities, and one of the many 4th of July traditions that always hold true is fireworks.

Between July 4 and 5, the Pierce County Fire Prevention Bureau responded to four major fires tied to improper fireworks use.

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In July 4, 1777 the Sons of Liberty set fireworks off over Boston Common and in Philadelphia the Pennsylvania Evening Post wrote “at night there was a grand exhibition of fireworks (which began and concluded with thirteen rockets) on the Commons, and the city was beautifully illuminated.” The tradition stuck.

The Kern County Fire Department reported a significant shift in how emergency incidents were managed during the 4th of July holiday, with an increase in online

An 8-year-old Calif. girl died on the Fourth of July in an incident involving illegal fireworks, according to local police. The girl was 'struck' and suffered 'fatal injuries' consistent with a 'fireworks-related explosion' after several fireworks misfired.

Check out this 2025 list of Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in the Wausau area.

Towns across the Cape are holding Fourth of July events. Check our list to make your plans to see fireworks, parades and concerts.