What I Didn’t Like About The Boise Fireworks

July 5th, 2007 categories: Community Events, Down to Earth Information

Boise’s fireworks were great, considering they haven’t had a fireworks show in four years. And the whole city turned out to enjoy the festive occasion. But I just couldn’t compare them to the show put on in Melba or the fireworks display during the Kuna Days festival in August.

And it’s not the fireworks that make the difference.

It’s the crowd. Maybe being closer and having the spectators all together in one spot is what makes the difference. Maybe there isn’t as much fear of being weird or out of place. When the booms go off in Kuna or Melba, everyone is into it. The masses sway and connect with the music. Loud outbursts of approval with cheers and claps reward the best fireworks. And when the smoke clears from the last finale, the people are still there absorbing that magical moment. There even seems to be a little reluctance to leave the park, in no big rush to beat the crowd, but lingering to talk with another neighbor.

Big cities have their perks, but in my opinion, nothing beats the atmosphere and friendliness of a small town.