The nation turns 249 this year, and the celebratory shows of patriotism will line the streets and color the skies accordingly. The truly ambitious could even make it to all five community events listed here.
Some renegades, per usual, will be lighting off fireworks from their backyards, boats and beachfronts; New Jersey modified its fireworks law in 2017 to allow sale and use of ground-based fireworks such as hand-held sparklers, smoke devices and party popper novelties.
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