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Celebrate the birth of your nation with pyrotechnic splendor

June 29, 2017

Here are five YouTube videos that take sparklers, firecrackers, and rockets to the extreme.

What is the best way to celebrating America's birthday? Parading though the streets in your red, white, and blue attire? Sending flames sky-high as you grill every meat product known to man? If you are a true American, then the only answer is causing dangerous, awe-inspiring explosions in your backyard. But if you'd rather not risk your health or the health of your lawn, you can always watch foolhardy Internet stars create death-defying explosions for your entertainment. Here are five YouTube videos that take sparklers, firecrackers, and rockets to the extreme.

About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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