Washington to Launch 851,000 Fireworks for July 4 World Record Bid
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Updated · NPR · Jun 28
Washington to Launch 851,000 Fireworks for July 4 World Record Bid
3 articles · Updated · NPR · Jun 28
Summary
About 851,000 fireworks are set to be fired in Washington on July 4 in an attempt to set a world record during the capital's Independence Day celebration.
Dozens of technicians will handle the display, which organizers are billing as the most memorable show of this generation.
The record attempt is tied to America's 250th anniversary, giving the annual fireworks event a larger national milestone and promotional push.