3, 2, 1 Fireworks!

The explosive special 3, 2, 1 FIREWORKS takes viewers on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Washington, D.C. July 4th celebration, featuring one of the largest and most colorful fireworks displays in the world.

Shot in high-definition, the special captures every step of the renowned fireworks production. It opens in China as the crew observes the making of fireworks and dazzling new pyrotechnic effects. Once the fireworks are shipped to America, an army of technicians undertake the delicate and dangerous tasks of setting up thousands of explosives-filled mortar tubes in preparation for the spectacular display.

Rhode Island PBS Commemorates Independence Day 2013

July 4 

7 p.m. - Bristol's Fourth of July: A Celebration of History and Independence

8 p.m. - A Capitol Fourth 2013

9:30 p.m. - 3, 2, 1 Fireworks

July 6

12:30 a.m. - A Capitol Fourth 2013

2 a.m. - 3, 2, 1 Fireworks

noon - 3, 2, 1 Fireworks

12:30 p.m. - A Capitol Fourth 2013

7 p.m. - (Rhode Island Stories) Bristol's Fourth of July: A Celebration of History and Independence

July 7

11 p.m. - (Rhode Island Stories) Bristol's Fourth of July: A Celebration of History and Independence

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WSBE Rhode Island PBS transmits standard-definition (SD) and high-definition (HD) programming over the air on digital 36.1; on Rhode Island cable services: Cox 08 / 1008HD, Verizon FiOS 08 / 508HD, Full Channel 08; on Massachusetts cable services: Comcast 819HD, Verizon 18 / 518HD; on satellite: DirecTV 36 / 3128HD, Dish Network 7776.

WSBE Learn transmits over the air on digital 36.2; on cable: Cox 808, Verizon 478, Full Channel 89, Comcast 294 or 312.