Nearly 10,000 shells will fire off Wednesday night in the biggest Fourth of July fireworks display in the Capital Region. But a lot of work goes into making sure the Price Chopper fireworks display at the Empire State Plaza goes off without a hitch. Lori Chung got an up close look at some of the preparations.

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ALBANY, N.Y. -- It is the 38th year, and organizers say it is going to be one of the biggest and best fireworks shows in the region. Workers setting up on Tuesday brought in the platforms and canisters into which the fireworks will be placed.

Thousands of people are expected to flock to the Empire State Plaza to see the fireworks display put on by Price Chopper. There will also be food vendors, face painting, and more.

The fireworks display will go off Wednesday at 9:15 p.m. If you can't be out there, join us on YNN to watch the fireworks live.