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NREC recommends all‑drone Fourth of July sky show for South Pasadena
Summary
On Dec. 16 the Natural Resources and Environmental Commission voted to recommend that the city council pursue an all‑drone format for the July 4 sky show, citing noise, air‑quality and safety concerns; staff will present a vendor and contract recommendation to council in February 2026.
The Natural Resources and Environmental Commission on Dec. 16 recommended that the City of South Pasadena pursue an all‑drone format for its Fourth of July sky show, approving a motion that asked staff to plan for an all‑drone show with a budget of $50,000 or more.
Melissa Snyder, the city’s community services deputy director, summarized three formats staff studied — a traditional 20‑minute fireworks show (one proposal estimated at $40,000), drone light shows of varying length and scale, and hybrid options that could pair drones with…
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