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2008 might be the year to watch your Fourth of July fireworks from the comfort of your home.
In some states, wildfire concerns are putting a crimp on public displays. Nationwide, a shortage of firecrackers caused by warehouse fires in China is putting a damper on backyard exhibitions of explosive might. (Don't even get us started on the "you'll blow off a finger" argument against personal Independence Day displays.)
This year, instead of battling gas-guzzling traffic or risking getting pulled over after one too many celebratory drinks, enjoy America's annual pyrotechnics show from the comfort of your couch. Check out Wired.com's guide to online and TV fireworks and do your oohing and ahhing from home. (Channels and times vary by location.)
- Fireworks on the Washington Mall with performances by Jerry Lee Lewis, Huey Lewis and the News and the National Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. EST on PBS
- Boston's Pops Fireworks Spectacular with Rascal Flatts and late-show host Craig Ferguson. 10 p.m EST on CBS
- Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular with Jordin Sparks, Gavin DeGraw and
Natasha Bedingfield. 9 p.m. EST on NBC
And don't miss these live webcasts:
- TVWorldwide.com presents the fireworks display in Washington, D.C. 7:45 p.m. EST
- Ustream.tv user SorcererMickey is broadcasting live from Disney World.
P.S. Need non-fireworks-related entertainment this holiday weekend? Check out this thorough roundup of TV and movie marathons -- everything from The Twilight Zone to Harry Potter -- courtesy of Interesting Pile (via Entertainment Weekly).
Got your own favorite source for Independence Day entertainment? Add a link in the comments below.
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