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Old 06-27-2005, 09:33 PM   #1
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Default July 2nd in Alton

I am really excited that I will get to see the Alton fireworks for the 4th this year. We will be going back to Jersey (to catch our local fireworks) on the 3rd, so the schedule change is great! I haven't seen them in years although we have seen the Old Home Week ones in August the last couple of years. They seem even better than when I was a kid. I love being so close to them!

I remember having to get to the bay by 5pm or so just to get a parking space, but that was back in the days of the water skiing show they used to have. And, then, there was the Pavilion to hang out in as well. We would eat, watch the roller skaters, catch the ski show, eat ice cream and then settle in for the fireworks. It was the highlight of my vacation and even my summer when I was a pre-teen.

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Old 06-27-2005, 10:22 PM   #2
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Just an update on rte 28A on the east side of the lake. One of the reasons for having the fireworks off of TWO barges is that by not being on the beach, there will be NO ROAD Closures. (There you go Mee-n-Mac)
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Old 07-03-2005, 05:32 AM   #3
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Default And they finally happened...

but about a half hour late.

We decided that it would not be the best of rides from West Alton to the bay in our 19 footer, so we played all 18 holes of golf, had supper, and then went home and changed. A short ride to our daughter's house followed by a short walk to the bay, and we caught the last 40 minutes of Pony Express. Saw W. D. and JLongchamp at the docks, and when the concert ended, went back to our chairs and waited...and waited. Don't know the reason for the delay, but crowd on the shore, and there were many didn't seem to mind too much.

One quick burst and a short wait thereafter, and then they started. It was certainly a different view looking out the bay, and it was definately worth the wait. Basically a nonstop show, there was display after display and then the grand finale. Not a long show we thought, but then again, the barges were not that big (Thanks Lakes Region Marine Construction). But then they continued and continued, and then there was the grand finale.

Between my wife, daughter, two grandchildren, and myself, we all felt that last night's display was one of the best, if not the best in recent memory. Nice job to the "shooters" for job well done. Hope others enjoyed the show as much as our family did.

Happy Fourth of July 2005 to all, and a special remembrance to those who are servicing our country, where ever they may be.
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