As fireworks and Independence Day celebrations take center stage across America on July Fourth, a different kind of event — competitive eating — will unfold on Coney Island.

Joey Chestnut brings home his 18th title at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest.

Chestnut, 42, shoveled down 66 hot dogs in just 10 minutes, far outpacing runner-up Patrick Bertoletti, 41, who managed to down 50 of them.