When Guy Fawkes was preparing to blow up the Houses of Parliament all those centuries ago, he probably didn't foresee that 420 years later, thousands of Londoners would gather on a hill, serenaded by a Dolly Parton tribute act, watching hundreds of drones make cool neon shapes in the air to celebrate the failure of his plot. That's exactly what'll be happening in a few months time, though.
I don't know what to expect. It was fantastic," said one spectator. "I loved the show. I thought it was amazing." said another. "Very, very good. I'm happy it was here."
Incline Village's fireworks show is canceled due to storm damage that affected the fireworks barge, as confirmed by the Washoe County Sheriff's Office. The cancellation is part of several shows being called off this year.
Kickstand Comedy intentionally scheduled its Comedy in the Park Pride event on the Fourth of July as a 'bold, joyful act of resistance in a time when LGBTQ+ rights are under attack across the country.' They invite folks to join them in 'reclaim[ing] 'freedom' with laughter, love, and community,' so grab your pals with a sense of humor and drop your blankets early—the free stand-up show has been known to draw crowds of 4,000 or more.
This year's Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks show will feature 80,000 shells, marking an increase from 60,000 last year, with the show firing roughly 1,000 feet above the Brooklyn Bridge and East River.
"It is with great sadness that we have to announce that our annual Chuck Sibert Pyro Spectacular planned for July Fourth must be canceled," Cloverdale Lions Club officials said in a statement.