Five teenagers were arrested at a fireworks show in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, after reports of assaults and riotous behavior in the crowd. The charges range from firearms offenses to disorderly conduct and harassment.
Macy's hosted a spectacular Fourth of July fireworks show in New York City, with over 60,000 shells exploding over the East River. The event honored trailblazers and featured a synchronized fireworks display set to a spectacular score. The NYPD ensured the safety of the event with increased security measures, including airborne radiation sensors and ground-based explosive detection. There were no known threats, but the department remained vigilant throughout the city.
The West Beach Fourth of July fireworks show in Santa Barbara will be live-streamed, with coverage starting five minutes before the 9 p.m. show. The event includes pre-show festivities, such as live performances, and safety tips have been provided to ensure a safe celebration for everyone.
The annual Fourth of July fireworks show at Patriots Point Naval and Maritime Museum in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, is back and sold out on the flight deck of the USS Yorktown. However, there will still be live music, food trucks, and a great view of the fireworks show over Charleston Harbor for those attending landside. The festivities begin at 9 a.m., with the museum open until 5 p.m., food trucks available from 1:30 p.m., and music starting at 6 p.m. The fireworks will begin at full sunset, around 9:20 p.m. Parking is $20 per vehicle, and officials advise arriving early.
Spectators in Grand Rapids, Michigan, eagerly anticipated the annual Fourth of July fireworks show, despite brief rain showers. People arrived early to secure the best spots in Ah-Nab-Awen Park, with some setting up blankets and chairs as early as 7 a.m. The event, organized by Riverbank Events and Media, featured over 10,000 shells and lasted approximately 25 minutes.
The only way to see the fireworks show at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena this 4th of July is to have a ticket to the MLS soccer match between LAFC and L.A. Galaxy scheduled for the same night. The fireworks display is the only legal one allowed in Pasadena, with extra police and fire personnel present due to the fire danger posed by dry fuels in the area. However, the show can also be viewed from Old Town Pasadena.