>Although fireworks are a safety hazard on the ship, sparklers are reminiscent of typical 4th of July celebrations we are used to back home and provided some entertainment if only for a few minutes.
Sparklers
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Although fireworks are a safety hazard on the ship, sparklers are reminiscent of typical 4th of July celebrations we are used to back home and provided some entertainment if only for a few minutes.
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