By the Numbers- Lansing Fireworks

6

The city of Lansing's annual Fourth of July celebration came six days early, with a display Friday night at Kenneth W. Bernard Community Park. Mayor Billy Blackwell said the turnout appeared to be record-setting.

1776

The occasion marks the day in which the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776, making the United States a country separate from Great Britian.

8:30

Fort Leavenworth will host its Fourth of July Celebration on the holiday, with events beginning at 4 p.m. and the Salute to the Union and fireworks show beginning about 8:30 p.m. at Merritt Lake.