As temperatures rise near 90 for the rest of the week, the Fourth of July will be a celebration unlike any other filled with fireworks, beaches, pools and barbecues.
News 12 New Jersey's Kimberly Buk has a look at where to catch firework shows, how to help your pets during fireworks and other things to do.
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