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Red White & BOOM! 40th Anniversary Fireworks | Peoria News
This year’s Red, White & BOOM! fireworks are set to explode in grand style—marking its 40th anniversary with a 30-minute spectacle capped by a 30-second finale of 600 massive shells, each packed with smaller ones for a sky-filling blaze of color. Two main barges and a third buffer barge enable angled tubes for wider coverage, while planning began as early as February with creative input on effects and patriotic music. Security upgrades include a mandatory clear bag policy and riverfront fencing with controlled entry/exit points. The show kicks off at 5 p.m., with fireworks lighting up the…
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