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San Diego Fireworks Display Fizzles in Seconds [VIDEO]

Jami Bond — Fri, 06 Jul 2012 16:57:30 +0000

It’s one of the biggest Fourth of July fireworks displays in the nation, but the Big Bay Boom Fireworks Show in San Diego turned out to be a “Big Bay Bust”. There was a technical problem and ALL of the fireworks across five barges went off within seconds. The Coast Guard says the mishap occurred [...]

Celebrate Freedom At Castle Rock Park on July 4 [AUDIO]

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 22:35:21 +0000

The Celebrate Freedom Family event has grown from a picnic setting to this huge, fun city wide family event 11 years later! The day is culminated by the Pyrotechnics Fire Works show at Dusk. I was talking to George Bergin, Harvest Church Pastor and one of the organizers of Celebrate Freedom about the July 4th event at Castle Rock Park in the Heights.

Another Great Day to Fly the American Flag

Livin Large Larry — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 15:03:10 +0000

On Flag Day I posted about “flag facts”“, well today, the day before the 4th of July it is once again time to brag about the American Flag! Fly it proudly tomorrow. Put it up a day early.Things you may not know about our flag from Netscape: •The flag should be lighted at all times [...]

Two Great Fireworks Shows Will Light Up the Sky on the Fourth

Jami Bond — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 20:30:18 +0000

You can’t put on your own fireworks show on the Fourth of July but there will be two great local shows lighting up the sky! Harvest Church is sponsoring a spectacular fireworks show at dark at Castle Rock Park in the Billings Heights. Entry and all activities are free and concessions and a BBQ Brown [...]

Fines More Than Triple for Fireworks Violations

Jami Bond — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 17:59:56 +0000

Violating a ban on fireworks over the Fourth of July holiday could really cost you this year! Fire danger is extremely high and a ban on fireworks has been issued. The City of Billings Municipal Court has set a fine of $500 for fireworks violations. That’s up for the normal $110. Stage fire restrictions were [...]

The 10 Most Awesome Fourth of July Fireworks Displays from Around the US [VIDEOS]

Townsquare Staff — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 17:00:26 +0000

Forget about the dawn’s early light, this Fourth of July is all about the rockets’ red glare, the bombs bursting in air and maybe even a couple of spiders. Those are the ones that, well, look kind of like a spider, anyway.

Here are 10 great fireworks displays throughout the country. If your city didn’t make it, don’t worry — we’re sure it’s just as good.