Magical fireworks display at Morgan Memorial Park

The evening sky at Morgan Memorial Park was filled with fireworks, celebrating July 4, America’s Independence Day. 

The magical evening reflects on the history of the country, and the mounting tension between the nation’s original 13 colonies, whose population were considered subjects of the King of England. 

On July 4, 1776, the Second Continental Congress unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence, announcing the colonies’ separation from Great Britain. The event eventually led to the formation of the United States.

Fireworks have been a part of cultural celebrations for hundreds of years, and the founding fathers were quick to adopt it as a show of patriotic pride. 

Independence Day fireworks are a tradition that first originated in Philadelphia on July 4, 1777. 

That day, there was a ship docked in the harbor with 13 gunshot salutes representing the 13 colonies, and fireworks began and ended with 13 rockets. Fireworks were also set off by the Sons of Liberty over at the Boston Common that night as well.