Going to see the Fireworks?

Ever since moving to PHX, I’ve been completely disappointed at attending fireworks displays.  Because of the extreme danger of fire (everything here is very dry and likely to ignite with the slightest help), the displays seem about as exciting as any small town fireworks display.  Not to mention, it is 95 degrees at night while you watch the fireworks in the park.

This is the 5th largest metro area in the USA..  Why can’t the metro areas partner to create a giant display over the Tempe Towne Lake (small “lake” in Tempe created by damming the trickle of water that comes down the Salt River) that is set to music and lasts for over an hour, like the WEBN fireworks in Cincinnati or Red, White, and Boom in Columbus.    Or set up the launch point on the top of South Mountain and get fire departments from every metro area staged on both side of the mountain to put out any fires… which should be less likely given the additional 800 foot clearance from launching from the mountain top.  The fireworks will be visible on both sides of the mountain, and from a greater distance given the height.

If it is still a fire hazard, lets make this the laser light show capital of the world.  Blast a display on the side of Camelback Mountain or setup synchronized displays on various mountain sides all over the valley.  There are just many more options besides crummy, little fireworks displays that are put to shame by tiny cities in the Midwest.

I guess each metro area doesn’t want to give up revenue from the sale of $3 bottles of water and $5 glow necklaces.

Karen and the 2 younger boys are out of town… so my 15 yr old and me just might skip the fireworks?  Can’t decide.  Although we have not taken our deaf dog that loves lights.  Maybe he will enjoy the show.

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