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We can all relate to returning to the family home for holidays...Christmas, Thanksgiving...the 4th of July? Wait a minute...you might return on the 4th of July for a family cookout, but the BIG event was fireworks which you would usually travel to see.

One overly eager traveler decided to share a snap of Niall asleep on a plane — against his wishes. He didn't take kindly to the photo.

Ready or not (and I’m sure you are), Memorial Day marks the unofficial start to summer. This means barbecues, parades, trips to amusement parks and, in general, just enjoying time in the sun with family. And most importantly, it means honoring our nation’s veterans.

The Annual opening ceremony for the Niagara Falls Holiday Lights Trail will be held in the parking area at Sal Maglie Stadium in Niagara Falls on Wednesday November 23, 2011.

List of all fireworks shows going on in the Western New York region this weekend beginning on July 1st through July 4th.

Joe Chille 4th of July was usually spent at my parent’s house…picnic then off to see the fireworks at Hyde Park in Niagara Falls. Most recently I have spent my July 3rd’s and 4th’s working for the Niagara County Sheriff’s Office in their Marine Division. Depending upon the date I was...