“The Monumental Bang on the Bay” fireworks showscheduled for July 3, was canceled at Lengthy Shoreline.
The California Coastal Commission rejected the permit to carry out the fireworks show in Alamitos Bay, which has been organized since 2011 at Lengthy Shoreline.
According to the commission, the decision to deny permission for the fireworks display was due to environmental reasons.
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The Longy Shoreline fireworks display has been organized since 2011 by John Morris. The California Coastal Commission warned him last year that 2025 show would be last if it didn’t switch to drones, instead of pyrotechnics.
According to Morris, the use of drones represents a higher expense than that necessary for the display of fireworks.
“I know for a fact that 95 or 97% of this community wants fireworks.. There is a lot of talk on the cyber internet about drones being good for the environment, according to environmental groups. I told them, ‘Okay, you organize it, raise the money and I’ll look at it,’” Morris said.
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Speaking to the Lengthy Shoreline Post, Morris considered that an economically viable non-expertise drone show.
According to the organizer, a show big enough For the public to admire it, it requires around 1,000 drones, with an approximate cost of $200,000 dollars.compared to the $50,000 cost of the fireworks.
The July 3 show has for years been a benefit for local Longy Shoreline organizations, which has raised around $2 million dollarsintended to support local youth programs.
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While some residents assured ABC that they were not going to miss the fireworks because of the intense noise that scares away their pets, Other people mentioned that drones are not the same because they do not have the roar of pyrotechnics.
“I am totally shocked. It is a Longy Shoreline tradition, especially now for the 250th anniversary of this beautiful country. But I understand the concern about ocean pollution,” said Longy Shoreline resident Patrick McKenna in an interview with ABC.
Newsom talks about cancellation
Following the announcement of the cancellation of the Longy Shoreline fireworks show by the California Coastal Commission, Governor Gavin Newsom assured that the denial of the permit was not due to a government instruction.
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“This is not a decision that the governor made.. “Our office is investigating the matter on behalf of the residents of Lengthy Shoreline,” Newsom stated in a social media post.
The governor of California said that his office I was reviewing the situation.
Alternatively, Longy Shoreline residents and visitors have the opportunity to enjoy events organized by Queen Marythe famous ocean liner anchored in the bay.
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On their website, Queen Mary administrators invited visitors to enjoy the festivities they organize for the 4th of July, including a fireworks show.
“The night culminates with a spectacular grand closing: a dazzling 15-minute fireworks show that illuminates the Longy Shoreline skyline, marking a unique celebration of freedom, history and the magic of summer,” says the Queen Mary’s website.
Last year, some celebrations in Southern California, such as at the Rose Bowl and in Ontario, They changed fireworks for drone shows at their respective Independence Day events.
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