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Ms. Toad

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4. Same here.

Reply to Intractable (Reply #3)

Sun Jul 5, 2026, 12:21 AM

Jul 5

My BIL and nephew are competing for the family's fireworks attentions. One set off fireworks yesterday, the other today. (Way more fireworks than I need . . . but family.) Both shows were more interesting (variety, timing) than these.

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Well, that DC fireworks display is certainly big. Real big. [View all] Intractable Jul 5 OP

Quite boring. Ms. Toad Jul 5 #1

I'm bored already. It's only half over. I have it on a second screen while I do other things. Intractable Jul 5 #3

Same here. Ms. Toad Jul 5 #4

Well looking at the crowd shots newdeal2 Jul 5 #2

It's odd that I have a feeling similar to the night Obama was elected. Ms. Toad Jul 5 #9

Biggest July 5th fireworks display in history. RockRaven Jul 5 #5

He'll yes bottomofthehill Jul 5 #6

July 5th ... Intractable Jul 5 #7

That, and the musical performers couldn't back out or cancel. CoopersDad Jul 5 #8

They played YMCA ... Intractable Jul 5 #10

And this band?? Aren't they in the service??? a kennedy Jul 5 #11

The only real point was to spend money. So expect lots of money was spent: struggle4progress Jul 5 #12

I assume it's 'our money'! Intractable Jul 5 #13

yup struggle4progress Jul 5 #14

That's crazy big show. It's actually pretty impressive. Melon Jul 5 #15

Yikes. They've set some off from the WW2 memorial itself, the small oval at the end of the reflecting pool.. Princess Turandot Jul 5 #16

Not watching, but sounds like typical Trump JHB Jul 5 #17

See my post (spoiler) usonian Jul 5 #18

Was that the largest fireworks display ever? Melon Jul 5 #19