America at 250: Heat doesn’t deter fireworks watchers at metro Atlanta show
BySusan Hendricks
BySusan Hendricks
WOODSTOCK, Ga. — Families in Woodstock braved the heat Saturday for the 30th annual Fourth of July.
It’s a celebration that holds extra meaning this year a America turns 250.
Channel 2’s Susan Hendricks said the heat did not keep people from coming out early for the fireworks.
“We were not prepared for this but that is why we have a fan a misting fan so we’re about to hook the water up to it,” one person said.
The sweltering temps were no match for the kids patiently waiting for the big show, and they shared their favorites: “I’m looking forward to the sparkling ones. It sounds so good.”
And the show was certainly worth the wait, a huge display for America’s 250th, the significance of this big birthday felt by those in the crowd.
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Stone Mountain fireworks Fireworks light up Stone Mountain Park in front of a capacity crowd July 4. (Source: WSBTV)
Fireworks Woodstock Fireworks lit up the sky over Woodstock July 4. (Source: WSBTV)
Canton parade People get ready in golf carts ahead of the Canton July 4 parade. (Source: Canton PD/Facebook)
Alpharetta drone show It is estimated that well over 10,000 people attended Alpharetta's first drone show on July 3. (Source: Alpharetta PD)
Elvis A person dressed as Elvis waves to the crowd during America's block party at Historic Marietta Square on July 4. (Source: WSBTV)
Tucker fireworks Tucker celebrated the Fourth of July with fireworks on July 3. (Source: WSBTV)
July 4 heat A man dressed as Button Gwinnett was among those in Gwinnett County celebrating July 3 despite high temperatures. (WSBTV)
Fireworks Tucker People get set up ahead of July 3 fireworks in Tucker. (Source: WSBTV)
