5 Things: Fourth of July Edition

Good morning, here are five things to know today:

Weather: Partly sunny skies are expected today with highs in the low 80s, according to the National Weather Service. There's also a 40 percent chance of thundershowers, but they aren't expected to impact the scheduled fireworks in Boston.

Thinking of heading to Boston for tonight's celebration? Make sure you're caught up on everything you need to know.

If you're not interested in heading to the big city, there are other places celebrating the fourth with fireworks tonight, too. Check out this list of celebrations nearby.

The state's fire marshall reminds residents that fireworks are illegal here in Massachusetts.

Fun Facts: The U.S. imported over $230 million worth of fireworks from China last year and one in three hot dogs at Fourth of July parties orginate in Iowa. Those are a couple of fun facts regarding the 4th. Check out more, here.