Clarksville City did their annual fireworks last night on July 3rd. We decided to head out and check it out. Eric didn't really want to go since he hates crowds, but I talked him into it and it turned out to be a really good fireworks show (although he still thinks I owe him) :). The kids all enjoyed it. Jesikah brought her friend, Brittany, along with us. I think this was the first year that Jarem didn't cry because of the noise.
We arrived about 7pm and the fireworks didn't start until 9:30pm, so we secured a good spot and then listened to the bands play music and ate funnel cakes and lemonade until the show started. Some bands were better than others and the music was a bit loud at times, but it turned out to be a good evening. We really had a perfect view and the show was great. We even remembered to spray ourselves with bug spray this year and didn't get any bug bites...yeah!
The only downfalls were the smokers and the long wait to go home. It seems that we have hardly ever been to a fireworks show that someone next to us isn't smoking, and it doesn't help to move either because there's always someone. I guess they just don't realize how revolting it is to some of us.
As far as the wait...we parked at the Dunn Center and took the free shuttle over in hopes of getting out more quickly. Well, as it turned out the ride over was great, but after the show the first round of busses couldn't carry everyone and with the traffic it took a very long time for them to get back. Overall, it was one hour and 10 minutes from the time the fireworks were done until we arrived at our car. The girls made the most of it by waving to everyone that passed and, of course, we had plenty of time for Jarem's emergency potty break.
We arrived about 7pm and the fireworks didn't start until 9:30pm, so we secured a good spot and then listened to the bands play music and ate funnel cakes and lemonade until the show started. Some bands were better than others and the music was a bit loud at times, but it turned out to be a good evening. We really had a perfect view and the show was great. We even remembered to spray ourselves with bug spray this year and didn't get any bug bites...yeah!
The only downfalls were the smokers and the long wait to go home. It seems that we have hardly ever been to a fireworks show that someone next to us isn't smoking, and it doesn't help to move either because there's always someone. I guess they just don't realize how revolting it is to some of us.
As far as the wait...we parked at the Dunn Center and took the free shuttle over in hopes of getting out more quickly. Well, as it turned out the ride over was great, but after the show the first round of busses couldn't carry everyone and with the traffic it took a very long time for them to get back. Overall, it was one hour and 10 minutes from the time the fireworks were done until we arrived at our car. The girls made the most of it by waving to everyone that passed and, of course, we had plenty of time for Jarem's emergency potty break.
(above) the shuttle that picked us up from parking and took us down to fireworks (it's a bus from Austin Peay University {pronounced pee}, their slogan is "Let's Go Peay".) 
The stage next to the river where the bands played
When we first got there, it was a bit loud and both Jarem and Tessa were covering their ears. I was happy when the next band showed up. The 198th Army Band played, and I was surprised to learn that in addition to the instrumental band, the Army has a rock band as well. They were pretty good.
Jesikah and Brittany laying back and enjoying the nice evening
The boys
Our view down river...there were a lot of boats that drove in to enjoy the festivities. They, of course, had to clear out before the fireworks started over the river.
Jesikah's friend, Brittany
My honey
Jarem's new picture face: kind of a grimace I think
Tessa just happy to be there 
5 comments:
i totally 2nd the smoking issue! we enjoyed the evening as well. glad y'all made it! we didn't have much better luck getting out driving ourselves. soemthing happened...we saw firetrucks and police cars and nothing moved for about 30 minutes solid! once we got to our car, it took us about 45minutes to get out of our parking space.
Sounds like a great night except for the smoking. It's more noticeable when you're not used to being around people who smoke all the time. Your fireworks pictures were really good. I liked Jarem's grimace...perhaps Gabby's grimace has followed him back to Tennessee ;)
I will agree with both of you, it was crazy! We had a wreck happen in front of us. The fireworks were good though.
Love the pictures of the kids.
No bug bites is a great thing! Glad you had fun, sounds like a cool evening!
Now I'm caught up on your family, I had fun looking at your posts. I'm not going to let Nick see the Father's Day post, he'd be too jealous! You have a great looking family-I can't believe your son is almost as tall as you! We need to do a med school reunion. Our family also enjoyed some great fireworks. Glad you all had a good 4th too!
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