Macy’s annual 4th of July Fireworks Show airs tonight. Here’s what time the special starts and how to watch the live celebration with musical performances.

"Disturbing roosting migratory birds at night can result in mass deaths," says Bateman. "Disturbing breeding birds can result in colony collapses. Seals and sea lions leave [affected] areas and expend energy swimming away during fireworks."

Eight Rhode Island communities have planned their firework shows for July 3 this year. Here's how thunderstorms are impacting them.