“At this time, I know the group looked at bringing in bands for the day, bringing in lots ... people who are very happy to have the fireworks back but felt that with everyone getting into ...

Other events planned for the week-long celebration include a parade, a pickleball tournament, and an air show. Cocoa Beach’s Independence Day celebration this year is swapping fireworks for drones.

Israel's Transportation Minister Miri Regev in charge of Independence Day celebrations, announced on Sunday that this year's festivities will not include fireworks, including silent displays ...