Independence Day is always filled with festivities, and one of the many 4th of July traditions that always hold true is fireworks.

The Fourth of July is about all things American: parades, cookouts, cold beer and, of course, fireworks. Those pyrotechnics remain at the center of Independence Day, a holiday 247 years in the making. Massive fireworks lit up the skyline of multiple American cities, marking festivities across the country.

Missed the Fourth of July celebrations? Some townships are offering fireworks shows with parades, live music and family activities.