They sparkle, they shimmer, they explode, and they come out every 4th of July: fireworks! It's the Independence Day holiday weekend here in the U.S., and the celebrations are about to begin.
But if you can't wait for the fireworks spectacular, or if you just love fireworks and aren't from the U.S., then lucky for you, there's everybody's favorite social media video website, YouTube, to help fill in the gaps. Partially because it's a holiday weekend but mostly because we're attracted to sparklers and pretty lights, we've gathered seven of our favorite July 4th YouTube fireworks videos. Enjoy!
1. Walt Disney World, Florida, 2005
Disneyworld and Disneyland have great fireworks, but they go over-the-top for the 4th of July.
2. New York City, 2008
The video news and Internet culture vlog Rocketboom put up this popular fireworks display from the 2008 NYC festivities. They claim it's the largest fireworks display in America, and from what we see, it's tough to argue.
3. Cabazon, CA, 2007
According to the video, this is the last 24 inch Fireworks shell to ever be launched int he U.S. If you think that's big, take a look at this 48 inch shell explosion.
4. Boston, 2006
Why does the east coast seem to have the best fireworks?
5. Port Richey, Florida, 2007
Lesson: Don't leave all of your fireworks in one tent. Even if it is really, really, really awesome to behold.
6. World of Warcraft, 2006
Is it real? No. Is it unique? Yes. Is it nerdy? Absolutely.
7. Disneyland, California, 2007