I survived Fourth of July in Great Bend, Kansas

July 4, 2003, Great Bend, Kansas.  Wow!

The Great Bend Fire Department responded to 25 blazes started by fireworks.  They were assisted by fire departments from Ellinwood and Pawnee Rock.  Ambulance crews made 6 runs.  The local high school plans reunions around the July 4 celebrations.  This small town of 15,000 people knows how to party! 

Click here to see photos of the firework celebration at the airport.

If you have broadband, download these MOV files of Great Bend fireworks.  (They are big, and you will need Quicktime to view them)
Airport Fireworks 1

Airport Fireworks 2 (4,400 KB.  Broadband required.  Sorry)

Airport Fireworks 3 (finale)

Perry and Nancy Fireworks 1 String on ground

Perry and Nancy Fireworks 2 String from antenna

Perry and Nancy Fireworks 3 Double string from antenna.  Dad, do you want a beer?

 

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Last modified: 09/03/03