Power to the People on Independence Day
1. When fireworks became illegal in Massachusetts, the people took matters into their own hands. On the night before the 4th of July something akin to The Boston Tea Party takes place up and down beaches of the north and south shores of Boston.
2. Rows of huge bonfires are set. Hordes of people come out to watch the three hour nonstop display of professional quality fireworks being set off by citizens.
3. Screaming Mimis, diamonds, gold fringe, green caterpillars, and red cobras. With a cold beer and from a blanket in the sand, we oohed and ahhed and named the fireworks as they exploded above and from left and right for as far as we could see.
4. In a scene reminiscent of war camp bonfires and songs about rockets red glare, boats and ships anchored near the shore to watch.
5. It was a photographer’s dream with scene after scene of dramatic celebration. A feeling of freedom was all about.
Post Notes: Read more about this tradition HERE. See a video clip of last night’s celebration that my sister Sherry, her husband Nelson and I went to HERE.
Comments
Hey, Colleen! Michele sent me.
I LOVE the pictures. And you know the names of the different fireworks? I'm impressed -- around here, fireworks are constant (Zambelli Firework Company is about an hour north of us, that's why) and I know virtually nothing about them...
Have a happy and safe Fourth!
Posted by: Susan Helene Gottfried | July 4, 2007 1:44 PM
We made the names up! Some of my other favorites are The Big Bang Theory, Pistachio Afro, and Snap Crackle and Pop!
Posted by: colleen | July 4, 2007 1:53 PM
Love the pictures and the names!! I love fireworks. Barcelona has them on the eve of June 23rd, the bonfires with old furniture as well (that was a lovely chair, by the way!).
Michele sent me your way this time, hope you are enjoying your 4th!
Posted by: mar | July 4, 2007 5:01 PM
Yes...I have to agree. We need to have another tossing in the water....and as you said, NOT tea this time. This guy who claims he's king.
Great photos.
Posted by: Terri | July 4, 2007 5:38 PM
Once again, you have provided a window into an underground subculture within a shadowy east coast syndicate running from Virgina to Boston. As Elmer Fudd once say, "Be vewwy, vewwy quiet."
Great photos. Coming from New Jersey, I love a good beach fire.
Happy 4th, Colleen!
RM
Posted by: Rick | July 4, 2007 7:00 PM
Happy 4th of July!
Posted by: Anne | July 4, 2007 8:49 PM
WOW! THey are really serious re-enactors there in Boston, aren't they? Well, why not...it was THE most important place---Back In The Day...(lol)
Happy 4th Colleen.
Posted by: OldOldLady Of The Hills | July 4, 2007 10:32 PM
lovely! it looks and sounds like a great party! and these last few weeks look full of fun.
Posted by: keda | July 5, 2007 7:18 AM