I just read that we won’t have fireworks this summer. That’s a bummer, but understandable nowadays - you know, ‘nowadays’; this time in history when Americans consider how their new diet of rice, beans and Top Ramen is going to allow them to buy gasoline.
I spent a summer in Washington state a few years back and on the 4th of July everyone gathered in some vacant lots near town. They brought their hibachis, lawn chairs, coolers, kids, dogs, cousins, second cousins and plenty of fireworks! It was like a huge community tailgate party.
By the time a few hundred people had lit off their fireworks, the air was thick with smoke and the sirens were wailing (I can’t imagine why???!). For me it was pretty eerie. I felt like I was in a war zone, but everyone else was whooping and hollering and having the time of their lives!
Personally I’m a complete pyrophobic (I’ve mentioned it before here:), but for those of you who aren’t this could be a great alternative to “Big” fireworks. Seems like a perfect fit for Yreka.
I bet a parade would be cheaper than “Big” fireworks!! How about a parade?!
