Procession kicks off from Boston City Hall Plaza at 9 a.m. and meanders to the Old State House for the annual reading of the U.S. Declaration of Independence.

In July 4, 1777 the Sons of Liberty set fireworks off over Boston Common to celebrate one year anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Philadelphia also set off fireworks that evening, and from there it grew into the celebrations we know today.

Those who can't make the fireworks spectacular in person can catch the show on live TV, airing locally on WHDH from 7-10 p.m. and nationally on The CW Network from 9-10 p.m. Contributing: Bailey Allen,