Sorry, old joke. Couldn't resist.

-- Mal

used to go to The Mall, and watch the worlds BEST fireworks, among thousands.

at least one year when we lived in the DC area.

That's life, I guess: Kids grow up.

I was terrified of loud noises and spent the whole time under a blanket, lol.

Did you ever see the birds fly OUT, FAST, after the first firework, or were you already under the blanket???

I also have this memory of seeing some fireworks that actually made an american flag.

I have often wondered if I just imagined that or if I made it up.

Have you ever seen such a thing?

I do remember having a wonderful time before the fireworks - picnic on the mall, all the great people gathered together. Those were the days before I knew about big outdoor concerts, but one of the reasons why I love them still.

I've seen it a few times. Fireworks folks are great artists!

Was great to see all the folks on the Mall, picnicing w friends an families, looked like they'd planned it for a long time, and spent the entire day there. Looks like Wednesday weather in DC will be high of 91, actually BETTER than today where high is 104!

Daughters love big outdoor concerts, me not so much. Younger daughter met her 'soulmate' at one, 3 years ago!

I have never seen anything like it since and thought I had made it up.

Thanks, elleng!

Not sure though, and I would be just as happy not to.

How about you?

one of the locations is at the top of a skyscraper so they put on a "picnic" and we take the kids to watch the fireworks over the bayou. It's ok, but I'd rather be in a boat

I love fireworks from any vantage point.

Enjoy!

on FB. I've never actually been near the water in Chicago for fireworks - I bet they are good shows.