After several unsettled days, the weather is shaping up beautifully just in time for Independence Day celebrations across the region. Clear skies and comfortable humidity will usher in the holiday weekend Thursday night, with overnight temperatures dipping into the 60s to near 70 degrees.

Delaware State Fairgrounds (18500 S. DuPont Highway, Harrington) on July 17. Harness racing starts at 5 p.m., followed by fireworks that same evening/night. Rocky Bluewinkle and the Wilmington Blue Rocks are on a mission to knock it out of the park with their fan-favorite firework shows at Frawley Stadium.

Here's a look at how to safety handle fireworks during the Fourth of July holiday, plus Maryland counties where all fireworks are illegal and more.