We got a behind-the-scenes look at Washington, DC's massive 40-minute firework show for the country's 250th birthday.

The display, featuring 50 times the typical number of fireworks that light up D.C.’s sky, will last about 40 minutes, double the usual time.

Nothing says Independence Day like watching the Washington, DC 4th of July fireworks light up the night sky above the iconic memorials and monuments. It's a sight many families are eager to see, and ...

Allies of Donald Trump are preparing an ambitious attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the largest fireworks display during America’s 250th Independence Day celebration in Washington, D.C.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Independence Day is nearly here, and Americans around the country are making plans to celebrate the United States' 249th birthday.

WASHINGTON (DC News Now) — As America gears up to celebrate its 249th birthday, several fireworks shows are planned to take place across the DMV, lighting up the skies of the nation’s capital.

Watch it live on WTOP.com: “A Capitol Fourth”- the star-spangled concert on the National Mall followed by an Independence Day fireworks show. The dazzling lineup starts 8 p.m. on Friday, July 4. This ...