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South Pasadena public-safety panel recommends drone-only 4th of July show to city council
Summary
The Public Safety Commission voted unanimously Dec. 23 to recommend a drone-only Sky Show for the city—ourth of July celebration, citing public-safety, environmental and health concerns; staff will take the recommendation to city council ahead of a Feb. 2026 vendor award.
The South Pasadena Public Safety Commission voted unanimously on Dec. 23 to recommend a drone-only Sky Show to the City Council for the 2026 Fourth of July celebration.
The commission's recommendation follows a staff presentation outlining three formats 20-minute traditional fireworks show (estimated at $40,000), multiple drone-show options (approximately 10—3 minutes depending on scale) and hybrid proposals that pair drones with limited pyrotechnics. Melissa Snyder, the city's community services deputy director, told commissioners the city has…
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