July 4: What is it, and why do we celebrate the holiday with fireworks?

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Fireworks are almost always an important part ofJuly 4th activity in the United States, but most people know where this tradition began. Please ask. Sometimes you don't know the answer. 

The vision of the festive tradition actually dates back to 1776. The sparkling sky will honor the 13 colonies that will soon become independent each year from that point on.

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The second president of the United States said on July 3, 1776, "It's easy to believe that it will be celebrated by the next generation. As a wedding anniversary." 

He also wrote: According to the National Archives of Japan, it's been a long time since then. "

Fireworks illuminate the sky above the National Lincoln Memorial Increasingly, the Mall for Independence Day celebrations in Washington, D.C., July 4, 2021.(Roberto Schmidt / AFP via Getty Images)

Just one day later, July 4, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was held in Philadelphia, PA. It was adopted by a representative of the 2nd Continental Congress .

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History.com According to the Declaration of Independence, the Declaration of Independence was greeted on July 8 with an "immediate celebration" from local militias in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Fireworks illuminate the night sky with this gorgeous display .. (iStock)

In 1777, patriotic delight shook the first Independence Day in Philadelphia. Fireworks dramatically illuminated the night sky.

"The bells rang at night, and at night there was a spectacular exhibition of fireworks at the Commons (starting and ending with 13 rockets), and the city was beautifully illuminated." That is. Pennsylvania Evening Post.

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"Everything is the best order and politeness, and The joy and joy that took place on the face was universal. "

In Boston on July 4, 1777, city officials also launched fireworks to celebrate the new country. (iStock)

Boston city officials also launched fireworks on July 4, 1777. 

Fireworks have been reported by the general public in 1783, and Farmers' Almanac has continued to maintain that tradition ever since.

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This year, in 2022 Buyers spend about $ 2.3 billion on fireworks on July 4, according to the American Fireworks Association. 

Fireworks are behind the US flag It will explode. Celebration of July 4th at State Fair Meadows in East Rutherford, NJ(AP)

But that means everyone launches fireworks There is none. 

The sky in some cities in the western United States will be dark for the third consecutive year on July 4th this year as some major fireworks festivals will be canceled again in 2022. increase.

Some exhibits will be pandemics Over concerns about wildfires in dry weather — whileendures pandemic-relatedstaffing and supply chain issues Because of that, other people have been cancelled.

"Most people can find a nearby show unless it's really remote, which was the only show."

For example. The Associated Press reported that Phoenix, Arizona has canceled three major Independence Day exhibits due to the lack of access to professional-grade fireworks. 

Shows are still planned in several other cities around Phoenix. 

Fireworks illuminate the Empire State Buildings will be built along the Manhattan skyline at Macy's 37th Independence Day Fireworks Show in New York on July 4, 2013.  (AP Photo / John Minchillo)

"Most people will be able to do it unless it's really remote, it was the only show. To find a show nearby, "said Julie Heckman, Managing Director of the American Pyrotechnic Association, according to the Associated Press.

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Shipping Overseas, USA The exhibition was canceled due to transportation, rising insurance premiums and labor shortages. Demand for fireworks shows at concerts, sports stadiums and Independence Day was rarely seen during the first two years of the pandemic, she said.

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Many local governments ban the use of fireworks in drought doing. AP also pointed out during the annual rainy season, which is already causing floods in the southwestern United States. 

Fireworks are always prohibited in national forests.

Anyone planning to launch consumer fireworks at home, such as bottle rockets, firecrackers, and ground fountains, can expect to pay more for them. 

Costs are rising 35% across the industry, the American Fireworks Association estimates.

The Associated Press, along with Janine Puhak, contributed to the report to this article.