Must See Independence Day Fireworks Displays Around the USA
BETHESDA, Md., June 30, 2016 -- The Independence Day Holiday weekend is quickly approaching and the fireworks industry will ignite over 16,000 fireworks displays nationwide to salute America on her 240th birthday. From small towns to big city extravaganzas, Americans will gather to commemorate Independence Day at community fireworks celebrations. The American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) has selected 13 unique "must see" fireworks events that will light up the skies this Independence Day that you won't want to miss!
- Addison, TX, Addison Kaboom
Town! - July 3: Everything is bigger in
Texas and that is true of the exceptional
Addison Kaboom Town! fireworks display. The event draws over
half-a-million spectators from across the country to witness the world
class display by Pyro Shows of Texas. Some new features have been added to
the display which include the introduction of "ghost" shells that will
break from one side to the other in a wave along with diamond screamers and
stained glass shells. Look for an exceptional closing finale.
- Atlanta, GA, Centennial Olympic
Park Fourth of July Celebration – July 4: Centennial Olympic Park's Independence Day celebration is a family-friendly
event featuring free music and the Southeast's largest fireworks display
produced by J&M Displays, Inc. Thousands of spectators flock to
Centennial Olympic Park for the annual 4th of July bash. The
celebration will be broadcasted by local ABC affiliate WSB-TV.
- Blue Ash, OH, Red, White and
Blue Ash – July
4: The annual Red, White and Blue
Ash fireworks display has always been a premier fireworks display in
the region but now, with the incredible Summit Park as its new home, a 130
acre park in one of the region's most beautiful settings, the sky is the
limit for this fireworks extravaganza designed by Arthur Rozzi
Pyrotechnics. With over 7,000 fireworks shells and 10,000 pounds of
explosive power, the show is a 35 minute, non-stop pyrotechnic experience.
- Boston, MA, Boston Pops
Fireworks Spectacular – July 4:
Patriotism runs deep in Boston and
families camp out all day on the Esplanade waiting for the Boston Pops to
play the 1812 Overture. The free outdoor concert and fireworks display
draws more than half-a-million spectators and is capped off by a stunning
fireworks display over the Charles River produced by Fireworks By
Grucci.
- Houston, TX, US Family Health
Plan Freedom Over Texas – July 4:
Fireworks will ignite the sky, and country tunes will set the stage for
Houston's signature annual patriotic
celebration at Eleanor Tinsley Park. Downtown
Houston will be bedazzled by the artistry of Pyrotecnico who
will showcase some of the best fireworks products from around the globe in
this multi-firing site venue.
- Nashville, TN, Music City's
July 4th "Let Freedom Sing" –
July 4: Choreographed to music played by
the Nashville Symphony Orchestra, the fireworks display produced by Pyro
Shows of Tennessee has grown to epic
proportions. The 30 minute fireworks display will be fired from LP Field,
setting the stage for Nashville's most
spectacular fireworks show to-date, and the largest display in the South.
- New York City, NY Macy's
4th of July Spectacular – July
4: The granddaddy of them all, will be held on the East River.
Macy's 4th of July Spectacular draws a crowd in excess of one
million and is televised on NBC. Pyro Spectaculars by Souza will
showcase more than 52,000 fireworks and special effects in a
high-definition, multidimensional, pyro-kinetic experience to commemorate
the nation's 240th birthday and the 40th Anniversary
of Macy's 4th of July fireworks event.
- Philadelphia, PA, WAWA Welcome America – July 4: One of the largest free concerts in
America on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, presented by Comcast NBC
Universal & Pyrotecnico. The grand finale over the Philadelphia
Museum of Art will take you on a journey from July
4, 1776 to where we are today. Showcasing patriotism and significant
movements in history through amazing musical works and powerful quotes from
US leaders. This firework spectacular will be the perfect way to end our
July 4th celebration!
- Pittsburgh, PA, EQT Flashes of
Freedom Fireworks – July 4: Pittsburgh's dramatic skyline will be
illuminated by the colorful EQT Flashes of Freedom Fireworks show. Set off
at the confluence of Pittsburgh's three
rivers, the dazzling display will be choreographed to a patriotic-themed
soundtrack that can be heard throughout Point State Park and on KDKA 1020
AM. The fireworks display is produced by Pyrotecnico.
- Sacramento, CA, Cal Expo,
Sacramento Independence Day Festival – July 4: Cal Expo will join the City and County
of Sacramento and iHeart Media to produce
the largest pyrotechnics display in the region on Independence Day. J&M
Displays, Inc. will paint the sky with mesmerizing fireworks and special
effects beautifully choreographed and precisely synchronized to music.
While the Cal Expo venue provides for great viewing from the surrounding
area, the best views are from inside the grandstands.
- San Diego, CA, Big Bay Boom –
July 4: The Big Bay Boom is one of the
largest displays on the West Coast, drawing more than half-a-million
spectators. Spectacular viewing can be found all around the bay as
fireworks are fired from barges strategically placed off Shelter Island, Harbor Island, Embarcadero
North, Seaport Village, Embarcadero South Marina Park and Coronado Ferry Landing. Pyro Spectaculars by
Souza has impeccably choreographed and designed this fireworks sky
concert with over 10,500 fireworks and special effects. This year the
display will include some new Italian style canister shells, Ghost and
Eclipse shells and debut the PyroApp.
- Tulsa, OK, Folds of Honor
Freedom Fest presented by QuikTrip – July 4:
The family-friendly festival includes two locations: Veterans Park at
18th and Boulder and the newly-renovated River West Festival
Park, 2100 South Jackson. Pyro Shows of Texas, Inc. will produce a dazzling
fireworks display choreographed to a custom music selection which will be
staged from the 21st Street Bridge. The music will be simulcast
on AM740 and FM 102.3 – News Talk KRMG. The grand finale is timed for live
coverage on KTUL Tulsa's Channel 8 newscast at 10pm. Spectators will have great views from either
festival location; however, the pros recommend that the besting viewing
locations include downtown Tulsa and along
the east bank of the river from 21st Street north to Southwest
Boulevard or the 41st and Riverside area.
- Washington, DC, A Capitol Fourth – July 4: The skies over the Nation's Capital will be graced with an intense fireworks presentation by Garden State Fireworks. America's favorite Independence Day celebration boasts vivid colors and mega power. The fireworks launch along both sides of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool creating an overwhelming barrage of fireworks in the sky over a concentrated area so spectators not only enjoy the beauty of the fireworks but also their reflection on the surrounding monuments.
About the American Pyrotechnics Association
The APA is the
leading trade association of the fireworks industry. The APA supports and
promotes safety standards for all aspects of fireworks. The APA has a
diverse membership including regulated and licensed manufacturers,
distributors, wholesalers, retailers, importers, suppliers and professional
display fireworks companies. Additional information about the fireworks
industry, facts & figures, state laws and safety tips can be found on APA's
website at http://www.americanpyro.com