Photos: Tim McGraw and fireworks make for one big patriotic party in Provo

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Alex Boye and The Unity Gospel Choir perform as the torch is lit during the 36th annual Stadium of Fire at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Saturday, July 2, 2016.

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Fireworks at LaVell Edwards Stadium during the 36th annual Stadium of Fire in Provo, Saturday, July 2, 2016.

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The Unity Gospel Choir performs as the torch is lit during the 36th annual Stadium of Fire at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Saturday, July 2, 2016.

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Makayla Christiansen, 16, Provo, dances with the Stadium of Fire Dancers, at the 36th annual Stadium of Fire at LaVell Edwards Stadium in ProvoSaturday, July 2, 2016.

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The Rockwell Airtime Skydivers land at LaVell Edwards Stadium during the 36th annual Stadium of Fire in Provo, Saturday, July 2, 2016.

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The Rockwell Airtime Skydivers circle LaVell Edwards Stadium during the 36th annual Stadium of Fire in Provo, Saturday, July 2, 2016.

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Fans cheer for Tim McGraw as he performs at LaVell Edwards Stadium during the 36th annual Stadium of Fire in Provo, Saturday, July 2, 2016.

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Red, white and blue at LaVell Edwards Stadium during the 36th annual Stadium of Fire in Provo, Saturday, July 2, 2016.

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David Osmond sings the new Stadium of Fire theme song at LaVell Edwards Stadium during the 36th annual Stadium of Fire in Provo, Saturday, July 2, 2016.

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Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Alex Boye and The Unity Gospel Choir perform as the torch is lit during the 36th annual Stadium of Fire at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Saturday, July 2, 2016. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Fireworks at LaVell Edwards Stadium during the 36th annual Stadium of Fire in Provo, Saturday, July 2, 2016. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune The Unity Gospel Choir performs as the torch is lit during the 36th annual Stadium of Fire at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Saturday, July 2, 2016. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Makayla Christiansen, 16, Provo, dances with the Stadium of Fire Dancers, at the 36th annual Stadium of Fire at LaVell Edwards Stadium in ProvoSaturday, July 2, 2016. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Makayla Christiansen, 16, Provo, dances with the Stadium of Fire Dancers, at the 36th annual Stadium of Fire at LaVell Edwards Stadium in ProvoSaturday, July 2, 2016. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune The Rockwell Airtime Skydivers land at LaVell Edwards Stadium during the 36th annual Stadium of Fire in Provo, Saturday, July 2, 2016. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune The Rockwell Airtime Skydivers circle LaVell Edwards Stadium during the 36th annual Stadium of Fire in Provo, Saturday, July 2, 2016. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Fans cheer for Tim McGraw as he performs at LaVell Edwards Stadium during the 36th annual Stadium of Fire in Provo, Saturday, July 2, 2016. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Red, white and blue at LaVell Edwards Stadium during the 36th annual Stadium of Fire in Provo, Saturday, July 2, 2016. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune David Osmond sings the new Stadium of Fire theme song at LaVell Edwards Stadium during the 36th annual Stadium of Fire in Provo, Saturday, July 2, 2016. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune David Osmond sings the new Stadium of Fire theme song at LaVell Edwards Stadium during the 36th annual Stadium of Fire in Provo, Saturday, July 2, 2016. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune David Osmond sings the new Stadium of Fire theme song at LaVell Edwards Stadium during the 36th annual Stadium of Fire in Provo, Saturday, July 2, 2016. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune David Osmond sings the new Stadium of Fire theme song at LaVell Edwards Stadium during the 36th annual Stadium of Fire in Provo, Saturday, July 2, 2016. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune David Osmond sings the new Stadium of Fire theme song at LaVell Edwards Stadium during the 36th annual Stadium of Fire in Provo, Saturday, July 2, 2016. Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Alex Boye and The Unity Gospel Choir perform as the torch is lit during the 36th annual Stadium of Fire at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, Saturday, July 2, 2016.

The Salt Lake Tribune

· July 3, 2016 3:40 pm

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Country superstar Tim McGraw headlined the 36th annual Stadium of Fire on Saturday at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo, part of the America's Freedom Festival with events planned throughout the July Fourth holiday weekend.

The patriotic bash — capped by what was billed as the "largest, loudest stadium fireworks show in the nation" — was hosted by Grammy Award winner and best-selling recording and concert artist Patti Austin, and included performances by the Rockwell Airtime Skydive Team, Unity Gospel Choir, David Osmond and the Stadium of Fire Dancers.

About 40,000 people were expected to attend; the event also is televised to more than 1 million military men and women in more than 100 countries via the American Forces Network.