McCall Weighs Drones Over Fireworks | Boise News

Boise News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 29, 2026 · 1m

McCall, Idaho is poised to swap its iconic July 4 fireworks for a drone show next summer, driven by environmental concerns—fireworks pollute Payette Lake, dangerously close to the city’s drinking water intake. Council members are split: some see it as a necessary sacrifice for sustainability, others fear delaying action will only push the problem further. The Parks Director is racing to finalize a contract by October, weighing full drone shows, hybrid events, or extending fireworks for two more years. Public opinion is mixed, but most want better management of tourism—not expansion. With…