fourth of july

Want to see some fireworks for the 4th of July? Here's a list in central and upstate New York.

What better way to celebrate Independence Day in Central New York than to see some fireworks? Here are some places you can check them out:

The Fourth of July is upon us, which means America is about to be home to a slew of birthday parties from sea to shining sea.

One of the best weekends of the summer is 4th of July weekend. While celebrating our nation's birthday Americans partake in fun activities including barbecues, camping, swimming, and of course fireworks. Whether you're grilling, enjoying a backyard or camp fire, or setting off fireworks safety is always the main concern. We have all the tips you need to know on keeping your holiday a fun and safe

Fireworks are as much a part of July Fourth as barbecues, parades and red, white and blue, but have you ever stopped to think what makes them flare up in the first place?

Taylor Swift and her pals from the Red tour -- sans Ed Sheeran, who, as a Brit, may have been a little miffed at the holiday -- celebrated Independence Day in a big way. She assembled her friends, crew and dancers for a barbecue, scavenger hunt and silliness at her Rhode Island mansion to ring in the Fourth. She's sure cementing her status as America's sweetheart!

So today the internet learned that America is 2013 years old. There are many statues on Twitter today wishing America a 'Happy 2013th Birthday.'

The Fourth of July means good food, parades and fireworks. Lots of fireworks.

In this cute video, made by comedian Kevin Maher, little kids attempt to undertake a Nathan's-style hot dog eating contest in Coney Island. Unfortunately (or perhaps fortunately), things don't go so well.

Fourth of July fireworks are for the birds. Actually, they're not.

We're all entitled to our own opinions, but food is arguably the best part of any holiday. See, eating our way through this sort of celebration is an automatic win-win-- we're happy, our stomach's are happy, everyone's happy.

Happy 4th of July!  Hopefully this day finds you off from work and ready for some 4th of July festivities.  Here's a look at some Fourth of July events happening in Central New York today.