The American tradition of watching fireworks have been mostly cancelled this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Due to social distancing guidelines, these shows are another event that th…
The American tradition of watching fireworks have been mostly cancelled this year due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Due to social distancing guidelines, these shows are another event that the public will have to miss out on during this health crisis.
In California, many local beach councils voted to close their beaches on July 4 weekend to prevent the accelerating the spread of coronavirus following Newsom’s orders this week. Fortunately, most of these performances can still be watched from the safety of your home via TV or online streaming.
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