Boomsday
Boomsday | |
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Firework show | |
Date(s) | Labor Day weekend |
Frequency | Annual |
Location(s) | Volunteer Landing, downtown Knoxville, Tennessee |
Years active | 1987-2015 |
Inaugurated | 1987[1] |
Most recent | 2015 |
Attendance | 325,000[1] |
Boomsday was an annual fireworks celebration that took place on Labor Day weekend in Knoxville, Tennessee. It was the largest Labor Day firework show in the United States,[1] and was considered a top attraction in the region. The event was held on Volunteer Landing and accompanied by live music and festivities.[1]
Boomsday's firework display attracted over 325,000 spectators every year.
In July 2015, organizers announced that 2015 would be the final Boomsday, stating that the city loses approximately $100,000 per year hosting the event.[3][4]
Gallery
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View from Calhoun's, 2007
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Orange and white, colors of the Tennessee Volunteers
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"Waterfall" from the Henley Street Bridge
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Waterfall with extra bursts
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2008
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Grand Finale, 2008
References
- ^ a b c d e f "BOOMSDAY 2008". City of Knoxville. 2008-08-31. Archived from the original on 2008-09-19. Retrieved 2008-08-31.
- ^ Herzog, Herryn (2006-09-05). "Bigger Boomsday loses money, but will be back for 2007". WBIR.com. Retrieved 2008-08-31.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "This Year's Boomsday Will Be the Last[permanent dead link]," WBIR.com, 28 July 2015.
- ^ Wildsmith, Steve (2 September 2015). "OUT WITH A BANG: Organizers begin the 'Final Countdown' for last Boomsday". The Daily Times. Archived from the original on 2021-05-11. Retrieved 2021-05-11.