So there are not a lot of fireworks around the Canyon and Amarillo this year for the 4th of July. There will be fireworks at Hodgetown all weekend long. You can celebrate Friday, Saturday, and Sunday with fireworks.
The Don Harrington Discovery Center celebrates Independence Day with their annual Explode event. You can celebrate the 4th of July by coming to the Discovery Center on Friday, June 30th. Bring the entire family out for fun plus exploding experiments. They will be blowing things up.
More details are coming in about the 2 explosions that shook the finish line of the Boston Marathon around 2:45pm today and the news is sad. It's been confirmed by police that at least 2 people died in the explosions and 22 people suffered injuries. The rumor of the 3rd explosive device was confirmed and it has been diffused.
Not long ago, there were 2 explosions near the finish line of the Boston Marathon. Windows from the Marathon Sports store were blown out when the 2 blasts took place. Details are still sketchy, but for now we know that at least 6 people were injured in the explosions and there's rumors of another explosive device that is being diffused right now!