Even TV events with built-in dramatic explosions get a bigger boom with a returning star. NBC's 49th annual Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks viewing party on July 4 (8 ET/PT, and streaming live on Peacock ...

Matt Shea has photos of himself at age 9 during a bicentennial celebration in 1976, wearing a tricorn hat. “Fifty years ago, a fireworks company would visit the fire department. They shot the ...

Independence Day, you’re a firework. Thousands of spectators gathered across the Big Apple were awed at the patriotic pyrotechnic miracle of the 49th Annual Macy’s 4th of July fireworks show — a ...

But how do fireworks shows come together, and what all goes into setting up? Melissa Tackitt with Pyro Shows, a company that specializes in fireworks and special effects displays, says it’s more than ...

Watch what really happens inside a firework shell, where black powder, fuses, and chemical compounds work in perfect sequence ...

A behind-the-scenes look at fireworks displays and the safety reasons certain shells aren’t used, highlighting careful planning and expert handling.

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