Happy 4th of July! We know traditions run deep for the 4th–including firework shows. We’ve come up with a pros and cons list of fireworks and a list of alternatives to using fireworks for the 4th. Maybe one of the alternatives could be used in addition to sparklers. Sparklers are easier to dispose of when they are finished and they don’t produce noise pollution!
Pros
Cons
Alternatives
Traditional national celebration that usually involves community activities
Safety risks–can cause injuries or fires
Projection mapping–project images onto buildings or screens and can be reused with no noise pollution
Visual and auditory experiences that highlight celebrations
Fireworks release pollutants into air and water as well as creating trash
Laser light shows can project images and also a reusable way to entertain and no noise pollution
Artistic expression and can be choreographed to music allowing creativity
Loud explosions can disturb wildlife, pets, and people (think noise sensitivities like young kiddos, the elderly, and individuals with PTSD)
Drone light shows with music and choreography can also allow creativity and no noise pollution
Come crabbing with us! Venture to a crabbing spot near Capers Island and crab the old fashioned way, with a hand line and crab net. Crab boil at the end!
Immerse your family in the pristine beauty of our salt marshes and barrier islands on a private boat excursion. The charter rate is an hourly fee and includes just about anything you would like to do on the water!
Cruise aboard our covered pontoon boat on this 1.5 hour loop which takes you through winding tidal creeks, inlets, and back via the intracoastal waterway.
