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Survey of July Fourth ticket buyers shows strong support for traditional fireworks, staff notes results are not statistically valid

Community Services Commission, City of South Pasadena · January 13, 2026
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Summary

Staff reported 101 responses from 2,084 ticketed attendees (4.8% response), indicating strong support for the traditional fireworks display and limited interest in drone or hybrid alternatives; commissioners asked staff to include the survey in the city-council packet and to form a subcommittee to plan future events.

Community Services Supervisor Natalie Wilcox presented the results of a post-event survey for the city's Fourth of July fireworks show, noting that the survey was sent to ticket purchasers only and yielded 101 responses from 2,084 recipients (a 4.8 percent response rate). Staff cautioned the sample is not statistically valid but said…

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