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Happy Birthday, America!

by editor on July 3, 2023

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Fireworks lit off with gusto on Sunday, July 2 on the track near Widmyer Elementary. The annual free fireworks show is put on by Travel Berkeley Springs with the support of the Morgan County Commission. Hundreds of families filled the grassy areas on both sides of Valley Road to watch the display together.

Layers of colorful explosions filled the night sky on Sunday as part of Berkeley Springs’ public fireworks show near Widmyer Elementary. photos by Kate Shunney

Fireworks surrounded by more fireworks thrilled the crowds at Sunday night’s fireworks show in Berkeley Springs, as an early celebration of America’s 247th birthday.