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County approves $5,000 to support Wolfforth '4th on 5th' drone show after 2025 crowd surge
Summary
Representatives from the City of Wolfforth reported a surge to about 30,000 attendees at last year's drone show; the commissioners approved $5,000 to support the 2026 '4th on 5th' event, citing safety and economic benefits.
City of Wolfforth representatives described the 2025 4th-on-5th event and the city's transition from fireworks to a drone show, reporting turnout estimates of roughly 30,000 and noting accessibility benefits for veterans and families with sensory concerns.
Commissioners expressed appreciation for the safety advantages of a drone show versus fireworks and approved $5,000 in county support for the 2026 event on a motion that carried unanimously. Officials said the larger show will be extended to 24 minutes with more live music and activities for children; the city reporter noted they use mobile-phone-based visitor-tracking software to estimate crowds.
