One of the things which I enjoy is the annual July 4th fireworks display in Boston. Below are some interesting links and video which show the behind the scenes activities, and some related stories/info.
- The rhythm of the rockets – A master pyrotechnician synchronizes the dazzling fireworks with music for Boston’s 2011 Fourth of July celebration on the Esplanade.
- The official website for the Boston Fourth of July celebration on the Esplanade
- 2009 WSJ article re: NYC’s fireworks behind the scenes activities
- A Bulgarian blogger experiences the 2010 Boston fireworks as the best in the world
- An interesting July 4th story / parable (and more links)
- Below video shows an interesting 2009 tour of the Boston fireworks barge. (If the video is not visible, refresh your browser view, and/or click here. Adobe Flash is required to play the video. Can also try this link, which requires free registration.)
