In cooperation with the City of Naperville and the Naperville Park District, Naperville Salute hosted a 30-minute fireworks display at Frontier Park adjacent to Neuqua Valley High School at 9:30PM on Independence Day, July 4. And the glorious display blasted off with a bang!
The fabulous fireworks featured a high altitude display, increasing the viewing radius up to three miles. Thousands of residents watched from local parks, parking lots, nearby backyards and sidewalks, all mindful of social distancing.
This year, the full Buck Moon was aglow in the night sky, too, offering a little competition for a wonderful evening for fireworks in extraordinary shapes and sizzling sounds. (According the Old Farmers Almanac, the full Moon in July is called the Buck Moon because a buck’s antlers are in full growth mode at this time.)
Below is a small sampling of brilliant beauty with vibrant colors in photos taken from the east side of Frontier Park near Book Road. God bless America!
After a half hour of “oohs” and “ahs,” the evening ended with cheers and applause.
Thanks to all the organizers, volunteers and public safety personnel. Thanks to everyone for celebrating safely. Happy Independence Day 2020!
Remember! The inaugural Naperville Salute, a hometown-focused Fourth of July celebration, was canceled in May due COVID-19. The Salute, benefiting Naperville Responds For Veterans, plans to return in 2021 to honor Naperville’s hometown heroes, veterans, active military, first responders and frontline caregivers. Cheers to all!
Final Reflection…
The following words were written in 1776 and together have become the most-quoted line among 1,458 words, including 56 signatures, in the Declaration of Independence:
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness.
UPDATE, July 6, 2020 / And here’s a link to fabulous photos by Photographer Jim Hoch that capture the all-American can-do spirit from set up to final fireworks in Frontier Park.
