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

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FUN WITH A FOOD TRUCK AND LIVE MUSIC, AND THOUSANDS OF FAMILIES GATHERED IN LEE’S SUMMIT TONIGHT FOR THE CITY’S LEGACY BLAST. THE FREE FIREWORKS EXTRAVAGANZA IS AN ALL EVENING EXPERIENCE IN KMBC NINE.

In the middle of Lake Union sits a grayish barge, framed by Seattle’s skyline and cloudy skies. The vessel’s surface appears unassuming, but on the inside lies almost 11,000 pounds of fireworks.

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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