The wife and I live in a semi-suburban area in a southern town, but we have lots of woods to the north or our house. Last night, July 4, we were treated to a fireworks display we haven't seen in quite a long time. Two churches to our south and east of us were holding Independence Day outdoor services that ended with competing professional fireworks displays... and neighbors al around us and across a valley to the north had invested heavily in some spectacular fireworks.
It all ended around 11pm; but we were both struck by the enthusiasm and overtly patriotic displays. At times it seemed like all the pent-up frustration of last year's lockdowns were coming out. It was something to behold.
So, with the smell of gunpowder in the air, at least around here, it seems that Patriotism is once again fashionable... or something.
Anyone else experience that last night?
Our local fireworks were displayed on the 3rd and have been the talk of the community ever since. Local message boards/newspaper/coffee shops etc. It was the most patriotic show ever and lasted far longer than any year prior. All of the sinc'd music was amazing and HUGE crowds attended. Last night our community skies glowed with family fireworks going off everywhere. We are entertaining a Colorado guest who was blown out of the water by it all. Frankly - I have never seen anything like it...and I'm no spring chicken.
Your Colorado guest would have been pleasantly surprised if they’d been at home. Our neighborhood in Colorado had amazing family firework shows going off all night. My parents are actually visiting from the south and my Dad said it was the best firework show he’d ever seen. Sounds like the entire country brought out their patriotism in full force last night, blue and red alike, and that makes me so happy! ☺️??