Ahh, what a grand day it was! Perfect for picnics, fireworks, and a game of horseshoes! The weather was beautiful up here in the mountains--my dad even claimed he was cold sitting out on the porch watching the fireworks show.

My friends and I set off a couple fireworks ourselves, but unfortunately North Carolina is a dumb state and the really big fireworks are illegal! We had fun, nevertheless!

After our sparklers fizzled out, we went to downtown Asheville to see the big city fireworks display. I have never seen so many people downtown! It seemed like everyone in the entire city came out to show their patriotism and enjoy the show. The show itself lasted only 15 minutes, but it was exciting. I even got a few short videos, and I have included a link for you to watch the grand finale (be warned, it may take 5-10 minutes to download)...