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Fireworks and Fountains
Celebrate summer with plenty of "Oohs" and "Aahs"
Date:
5/25/2008
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9/6/2008
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Fireworks and Fountains at Longwood Gardens
Photo courtesy of Longwood Gardens
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Insider Tip
Prior to the show, enjoy dinner at the Family Fireworks BBQ or have a picnic in Longwood's wooded picnic area.
The entire family will enjoy Longwood Gardens' light and sound spectacular, a summer tradition at the internationally celebrated gardens.
These extravaganzas combine lavish fireworks, stirring music and the celebrated colorful illuminated fountains of the 1,050-acre horticultural showplace created by industrialist Pierre du Pont (1870-1954). The result is an unforgettable display that lights the evening sky.
Fireworks have been used at Longwood since at least 1907, the year after du Pont purchased the property. The public Fireworks and Fountains shows are now in their 29th year. Each display typically attracts approximately 5,000 people.
The fountains and fireworks are operated by carefully synchronized computer programs, and the music is chosen to complement the displays.
Five spectacular evenings of fireworks and fountains set to music are scheduled for May 25, July 4, July 19, August 31 and September 6, 2008.
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