Wow hav4boys! It will be hard to top that one!!!
My favorite July 4th occurred just a few years ago...well, I guess it was right before COVID. We had a big family gathering at an aunt's house so the food was fabulous and I had a chance to see lots of cousins and cousin's kids that I hadn't seen in a long time. Later, many of the group decided to go somewhere to watch the town fireworks display...which always gets rave reviews. I decided I wasn't go to go. I'd stay behind and chat with others. I love to see fireworks, but I don't like loud noises so the popping and cracking usually make me flinch. (I don't like thunderstorms either...LOL) Anyways, a cousin suggested that I go but wear noise canceling headphones. He had some he used for ear protection when shooting. I decided to do it and had a ball! There were several little kids in attendance wearing ear protection and at first I felt silly....but after a bit I just enjoyed the colorful display without all the loud noise.