As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day, here's what to know about watching Fourth of July celebrations on TV and streaming.

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

T he annual Fourth of July fireworks show on the San Francisco waterfront started at about 9:30 p.m. on Friday. The fireworks were launched from two barges on San Francisco Bay, one located at Pier 39 and another located at Aquatic Park. The show went on for about 30 minutes.