Do-it-Yourself Fireworks

i-f5486ffcfeb2f41e3692448ba26c47f2-diyfireworks.jpgFinally, our fourth and final Independence day treat--Make your own fireworks!

This fun little flash tool from Fireworks.com lets you create your own fireworks display, with your choice of backdrop. There are a number of city skylines available, including Denver, New York, and San Francisco, as well as some fun sights like the Egyptian pyramids. So, if you live in an area where fireworks aren’t allowed, or just want to blow things up online, then click away!

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