The Fireworks
Every summer, we launch thousands of shells that light up the New York City skyline for America’s largest fireworks show. In 2022, it was bigger than ever before with more dynamite displays celebrating July 4th in patriotic style.
2022 Fireworks By The Numbers
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Standout effects
Some of the showpiece elements included Whistling Jellyfish, Little Snakes, Blinking Smiling Faces, Swimming Chrysanthemums & more.
Approximately
1,920
shells & effects per minute
A rapid-fire succession of blasts went off from each of the East River barges, creating a two-hour spectacular with round after round of rocking entertainment.
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Different patterns
Sparkling arrangements like Splitting Comets, Scattering Stars, Rising Comets & more lit up the sky as they exploded overhead.
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Pyrotechnicians
It took this many experts to set off the dazzling lights without a hitch.
96,000
Pounds of steel mortars
That’s right—we used the equivalent of 48 tons of tubing to ensure our fireworks were truly next level.
Fireworks poster gallery
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