Americans celebrate July Fourth with a bang after pandemic cancellations
BARBARA GOLDBERG AMERICANS have marked their nation's 245th birthday with fireworks that may look brighter, hotdogs that may taste juicier and marching bands that may sound jauntier after the coronavirus pandemic forced the cancellation of nearly all celebrations last year. As always, fireworks displays are the highlight of the July Fourth holiday. Two of the biggest pyrotechnic shows in the country will blast off over the National Mall in Washington, and over a mile stretch of New York City's East River, separating Manhattan from the boroughs of Queens and Brooklyn. Some classic July Fourth events such as Nathan's Famous Hot…