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Old 05-17-2010, 06:04 PM   #1
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Does anyone know if Funspot is hosting its annual Memorial Day Fireworks show this year? I haven't seen or read anything about it. They've had a great turnout the past couple of years for the opening show of the season. Can't imagine why they wouldn't be going forward with it again this year.
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Old 05-17-2010, 06:16 PM   #2
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No, they are not having them this year! Maybe next year.
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Old 05-18-2010, 10:02 AM   #3
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I can confirm that they will NOT be held this year. They used to set the display to music on the radio, but the FunSpot owners/operators weren't interested in continuing the tradition.
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Old 05-18-2010, 10:19 AM   #4
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Maybe insurance could have played a big part in the decision, with the new development above them, maybe the policy was too high. I also heard there was going to be no driving range this season

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That's really a shame. My family looked forward to the beginning of the season at Funspot. It looks like it's going to be a down year for fireworks viewing on the Lake this year.
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Even the Manchester Skyshow got cancelled this year due to lack of sponsors!
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Money is still tight, and the economy is not any where near healthy yet. Or as martbri7 said perhaps it's an insurance issue which would not surprise me.
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Old 05-18-2010, 08:20 PM   #8
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... They used to set the display to music on the radio, ....
I remember going to one of the fireworks displays there and parking in an overflow area across the street. I think evryone turned on their radio and opened their car windows. What a fantastic audio video show!
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I can confirm that they will NOT be held this year. They used to set the display to music on the radio, but the FunSpot owners/operators weren't interested in continuing the tradition.
Funspot is not having fireworks because there is now a gated community directly behind and to the left of their old driving range. In past years the community had not expanded into that area but now there is a pool, tennis courts and other structures. It wouldn't be safe or wise to ignite fireworks so close to homes and public areas for that gated community.
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