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Why Do We Light Fireworks On The 4th Of July?

July 01, 2019

Tomorrow is the fourth of July, a day long inseparable in U.S. residents’ minds from barbecues, beach trips, and (above all) fireworks. From the classic sparkler to the elaborate displays above major cities, these miracles of ingenuity and simple fun are ingrained in the American consciousness. For this week’s podcast we spoke with Julie Heckman of the American Pyrotechnics Association about the history and meaning of fireworks.