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Addison previews Kaboom Town 2025: air show, 4,000‑shell fireworks, ticketing and safety limits
Summary
Addison staff briefed the City Council on Kaboom Town 2025, confirming the July 3 schedule, an aerobatic air show that drives national recognition, a 4,000‑shell fireworks finale, ticketing rules (including resident codes), hotel packages and public‑safety attendance limits.
Abby Morales, director of special events for the town of Addison, told the City Council on June 10 that Kaboom Town 2025 will be held July 3 with gates opening at 5 p.m., an aerobatic air show at 7:30 p.m. and the fireworks finale at about 9:30 p.m. Gates at Addison Circle Park will close at 11 p.m.
Morales said the air show — coordinated with Addison Airport and fueled this year by Milgan Air FBO — is the component that gives the event national recognition. "The air show is the reason why we receive national recognition for the event," Morales said. The fireworks display, she said, uses 4,000 shells, with about 1,500 in the finale, and the soundtrack is simulcast on Star 102.1 FM and live streamed with media partner CW33.
The presentation outlined how attendees obtain admission: Addison residents receive a code that secures up to six free general‑admission tickets; nonresidents pay $10 for adults and $5 for children (those under 2 enter free). Hotel packages with participating properties include up to six general‑admission tickets and a dedicated hotel fast‑pass lane for Addison Circle Park. VIP access to the north campus area is by invitation only and is reserved for speakers and council guests, Morales said. Tickets for the event went on sale June 1.
Morales said the town introduced admission pricing last year primarily to increase ticket redemption, not to generate revenue. After charging for admission, the ticket‑redemption rate rose from about 30% to about 68%. She added that the park's public‑safety capacity is about 18,000 people and that staffing, sponsorship and a portion of food‑and‑beverage sales offset event costs; the town still subsidizes Kaboom Town as part of its special‑events budget.
Council members asked about elements including the new consolidated bar area under a pergola, planned entertainment before and after the fireworks to stagger traffic, whether historic or vintage warbird aircraft will continue to appear, and the presence or absence of skydivers (none this year). Morales said the airport team begins lineup work in December and that aircraft availability can change as showtime approaches.
Council also asked about resident ticket mailings; Morales said resident codes were mailed three weeks earlier and that anyone who did not receive tickets can contact SpecialEvents@addisontx.gov or the special events team for assistance.
Less critical details: the event will include a Christmas‑in‑July elf market, a silent disco and hydration stations for free water refills. Morales said the Emerald City All Stars will perform both before and after the fireworks to help disperse crowds. The town plans ongoing marketing through earned media, national lists and a landing page on VisitAddison.com to promote multi‑night stays during the long holiday weekend.
