fireworks

This week, Chinese artist Cai Guo-Qiang put on his largest "explosion event" of the last three years, utilizing microchip-controlled explosives to form incredible designs and patterns.  Each set of explosions paints a different picture.  Pictures like "drops of ink splattered across the sky", an amazing rainbow and pyramid shape over the desert...

What did you do on the fourth of July weekend? Here are some photos from fun activities at Brookshire Brothers' Freedom Fest in Nacogdoches and a short video of the fantastic 14 minute fireworks display.

The 4th of July is a time for families to celebrate our country's independence. It's a time for parents to take their children to the numerous parades, festivals and firework shows that are scattered throughout the country. Here in east Texas, fireworks displays, cook-offs, live band performances and all sorts of games are available in a town near you. Find out what fireworks displays in and aroun