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June 26, 2026

Inside D.C.’s Record-Breaking 860,000-Firework Show Planned for 4th July

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FUTURETECH Featuring Pyrotecnico

We explore the massive logistics behind Washington, D.C.’s planned Fourth of July spectacle, from ten launch sites and barges on the Potomac to hand-packed shells and a laptop that couldn’t handle the programming load.

The episode also looks at how Pyrotecnico and Live Events combine old-school craftsmanship with high-tech synchronization to create a jaw-dropping experience for the crowd.

Inside D.C.’s Record-Breaking 860,000-Firework Show Planned for 4th July

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