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Sahuarita explores drone shows and new launch sites after mixed fireworks viewing and growing insurance constraints
Summary
After 2024 fireworks viewing distances disappointed many attendees and insurers tightened liability limits, parks staff proposed drone shows (with optional pyrotechnic stage effects) and identified alternative fireworks launch sites; council signaled support for further planning and public outreach.
Parks and Recreation staff told the council that the 2024 Stars & Stripes event drew about 18,000 attendees but that the fireworks launch site (Man in the Maze, about 1.7 miles from Animax Park) produced poor viewing for many spectators and prompted community feedback.
Staff described additional candidate launch locations (mine tailings, Twin Buttes Trails Park, Rancho Sahuarita) but said fire risk, site access and…
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