DANA POINT FIREWORKS DISPLAY
FLOP OF 1998
DANA POINT-The 4th of July fireworks display in Dana
Point was a real dud. Whoever paid for that flop is probably
in the dog house now
The only people with a birds-eye
view were the tourists in the Hotel Row; the new
location where the fireworks were shot off from, obscured the
whole show for the rest of the residents. In years past, the fireworks
were at least high enough that they could be seen from the Palisades
neighborhood of Capistrano Beach; this year, most of the fireworks
were so low, they couldn't be seen at all. (In fact, the crowds
could be heard whispering, "Did you see anything?" after
the loud BOOM of the explosion registered). One handicapped person
in Capistrano Beach even felt that the whole July 4th
had been a disappointment, because the customary fireworks display
that could be seen from his window, was not visible at all.
It's sad that the City is spending money to entertain and amuse
the tourists who come to our lovely community for their holiday,
and it is a shame, because the fireworks display is supposed to
be for the whole community, not just the tourists. It's a shame
that the City holds the residents in such low regard, especially
on the birthday of the nation, the day all Americans can celebrate
proudly. It's a shame that the City of Dana Point felt that it
could get away with passing off that cheesy fireworks display
on the people of Dana Point. In short, it was the worst fireworks
display in the history of Dana Point. At least residents know where they
stand when it comes to the City: If it comes down to the tourists or the locals,
the tourists will win every time... (CNS) |
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