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Fireworks, redux

By the Acton Exchange staff (and our loyal readers!)
July 12, 2024
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Two girls enjoy the Independence day activities.
Zoe (left) and Amy Birchall check out the band at NARA Park.. Photo: Vivian Kobusingye Birchall

In case you missed Acton’s excellent fireworks display at NARA Park, the Acton Exchange is providing a few more pictures taken by Acton residents on July 4th. Enjoy!

Crowds of people sit on a hill under a slighly cloudy sky.
Acton’s first Independence Day celebration since before the pandemic drew ten to fifteen thousand people to NARA Park’s amphitheater. Crowds on the hill at NARA Park, enjoying dinner and music before the fireworks. Photo: Vivian Kobusingye Birchall
Another view of crowds, this time from the bottom of the hill at NARA, looking up.
An appreciative crowd on the hillside enjoyed The Cars tribute band Best Friend’s Girl, followed by a beautiful fireworks display. Photo: James Conboy
A 5-piece all male band. Right to left: bass, lead guitar and vocals, drums, keybaords, and guitar, The lead guitar player is wearing a red, white, and blue jacket with stars and stripes. Inthe very front of the photo, a few kids are hanging on a rail in front of the band listening to the music.
The Cars tribute band Best Friend’s Girl, from Pennsylvania, played a two-hour set at Acton’s July 4th celebration. Band members are, left to right: Gary Bonneau, Mike Weber, John Starr, Tom Wooley, and Kevin Gallagher. Photo: James Conboy
It's dusk and the bandstand is brightly lit up. We're far enough away that you can't really see the band, but some of the crowd is lit up with a spotlight.
As night falls, the band plays on. Photo: Vivian Kobusingye Birchall
White fireworks in a circle from the side.
After dark, fireworks!. Photo: Rosie Martin
Red fireworks with gold tips.
Fireworks light up the sky. Photo: Rosie Martin
White fireworks in a circle from the side.
Puffball in the sky… Photo: Rosie Martin
A big gold blast of fireworks.
And just one more. Photo: Rosie Martin

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