After mixed reactions to the 2013 Fourth of July celebration at Prince George's Stadium, the city is considering a bold change to this year's event in order to reduce traffic congestion and to bring the fireworks display to more residents.A Colorado company, Creative Fireworks, LLC, has submitted a proposal to launch the fireworks over the city from drones. "By using larger shells, and launching the shells higher in the sky, we are able to increase the viewing area ten-fold," said Earl F. Cracker, the CEO of Creative Fireworks. According to Cracker, Bowie is one of a dozen cities that is considering drone technology to improve municipal firework displays. At this point, the City of Topeka in Kansas has signed on, and Cracker is hoping that Bowie is next.
According to City Hall, a plan has been designed that centers the fireworks in a triangle formed by Allen Pond Park, Prince George's Stadium and the Belair Mansion. Each of those sites was identified as favorable viewing areas by city residents. According to Creative Fireworks, the launching area would be high in the sky above Route 50 between the Route 197 and Route 3 exits.
Residents' reactions to the proposal have been favorable.
"I would be able to see fireworks from my backyard," said Ken L. Worthe. "No more sitting in traffic for two hours for me!"
"I think I would watch the fireworks from Foxhill Park, "said nineteen-year-old resident Summer Sett. "I think the reflection of the fireworks off the lake would be awesome!"
According to Buckingham, the city will make a decision by the middle of April. "At this point, the only two options being considered are a return to Prince George's Stadium and the Creative Fireworks proposal," she said.
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