A World Record was set on Saturday, Feb. 8. From left, Janet Borden, Guinness World Record Adjudicator Christina Conlon, Eric Krug, Tim Borden (holding Guinness Record certificate ), Jim Widmann, Ed ...

We got a behind-the-scenes look at Washington, DC's massive 40-minute firework show for the country's 250th birthday.

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo. — Steamboat Fireworks set a new record when it launched the world's largest firework Saturday night. The 62-inch, 2,797-pound firework exploded nearly a mile above Steamboat ...

The White House has unveiled a slate of celebrations to mark America’s 250th anniversary this summer, including a record-breaking fireworks show on July 4. Freedom 250, the White House commission ...

LAS VEGAS, Feb. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, February 21, 2026, history was made at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway as the world record for the Largest Daytime Fireworks Display was officially ...

The display, featuring 50 times the typical number of fireworks that light up D.C.’s sky, will last about 40 minutes, double the usual time.

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