NBC LA’s Newschopper 4 Bravo captured the incredible fireworks displays all across Los Angeles on July 4th despite the fact that at least 95% of them are illegal.

Independence Day is a big deal in the United States and despite the risk of fines and charges, people take the chance to light up a small portion of the sky each year. Check out the sped-up twitter video below for a broader view of just how many fireworks celebrations were going off across the city.