Let Freedom Ring: Stephensburg, Kentucky Fireworks Show

Hamburgers and hot dogs. Watermelon and cantaloupe. Those are the foods that come to mind the most when the words "Fourth of July cookout" are mentioned. Every year millions of people across the U.S. celebrate the birthday of our nation by having their families over for their traditional cookout, or simple get together.

Another part of the tradition for many is to attend the local fireworks shows. In almost every town or city across the nation, pyrotechnics shoot tons of explosives into the air which results in the beautiful red, white, and blue fire in the sky. Stephensburg, Kentucky happens to be one of those towns that carries this tradition annually. Every year hundreds of people come to West Hardin Middle School to see the sky lit up.

This year, for many places, had their fireworks shows either cancelled or postponed due to the record heat and dry weather during the summer months. Hardin County had been placed under a fireworks ban, which meant local residents couldn't shoot any locally purchased because the fire risk was too high.

Despite the triple digit temperatures and dry atmosphere, residents of Hardin County and the surrounding areas were able to see a fireworks show.

Above: Live music provided a start to the annual fireworks event in Stephensburg, Kentucky.

A local band covered songs such as "dreams" by Fleetwood Mac and "old Time Rock and Roll" by Bob Seger.

The Fireworks event take place in the field behind West Hardin Middle School.