Burlington prepares for 3rd of July fireworks, celebration

Setting up fireworks at City Park for 'Happy 3rd of July' celebration

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — It has been a busy day prepping for the big fireworks show for the "Happy 3rd of July" celebration in City Park tonight. The rain delayed the 10-hour set up of fireworks in City Park, but this party in the U.S.A. must go on. Once the rain cleared, the efforts began. "The fireworks will be set up directly behind me on top of the Peristyle with a 250 feet safety radius, all the way around us," Brandon Spear, with J&M Displays…

Fireworks injuries, heat can affect Fourth of July celebrations

Fireworks can cause more harm than people think this Fourth of July. Injuries can still derail anybody’s plans to celebrate despite the firework ban in Temple and an upcoming fireworks show at Crossroads Park.

Fourth of July firework celebrations face risk of storms

But some event organizers say the show will go on even if it rains.

Valley to celebrate America on the Fourth with food, fireworks

Freedom is not free, but celebrating freedom is. Local municipalities in the Rio Grande Valley are offering residents the opportunity to celebrate America with free events featuring live music, food and fireworks throughout the Fourth of July week. Details about the events, which are scheduled throughout the week are as follows. SAN JUAN The city of San Juan’s Fourth of July Celebration is taking place through 11 p.m. Wednesday at the San Juan M…

Fireworks and safety precautions go hand in hand on the Fourth of July

Celebrating the Fourth of July with fireworks is a special occasion for many families. “Yes, it’s a tradition,” shopper Anaiah Morales said. “Every year, we come and shop for fireworks.” “This is my family right here and when we do have something big, we bring the family,” shopper Rosa Villanueva said.  “It’s about family, I guess.” These families should be able to find everything they are looking for. Nathan Carlson with Johnny Fireworks in Man…

Burlington prepares for 3rd of July fireworks, celebration

BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) - The city of Burlington is getting ready for the 3rd of July fireworks show.The fireworks attract thousands of people to the Burlington waterfront every year.Both the city and local vendors have been gearing up for the influx of people.Multiple food trucks will line Waterfront Park during the show, and the owner of The Broccoli Bar says he’s prepared.“This is our fourth year... fifth year of doing this event, and I think …