The heavy marine patrol presence seems to have helped the mad dash we saw a few years ago. We also hold back for the folks who are anxious to get a head start. It can be disorienting to have that many boat lights in your view. The 150 foot rule kind of gets to be the 50 foot rule (if you're Lucky).
It is great fun to watch the fireworks from the boat with the family.
Sadly, this year I will be 13 time zones away trying to eat with chop sticks.
Happy Birthday America!