Rhythm and Booms
Rhythm and Booms was an annual summer fireworks show in Madison, Wisconsin.
History
The show was held on the last Saturday in June. From its inception in 1993 through 2013 the event was held at Warner Park.[1] Upwards of 200,000 people regularly attended the celebration.[2]
Location Change
In 2014, the fireworks display moved from Warner Park to downtown Madison. Environmental concerns, nimbyism, and cost reduction were all cited by city officials as reasons for the move.[3]
Demise
In 2015, after 22 years, the celebration was cancelled by event organizers. Rhythm and Booms has since been replaced by a new event, Shake the Lake.[4][5]
Fireworks
30 minutes of fireworks were launched from barges located in Lake Monona in a choreographed fashion to music broadcast over the radio.[6][7]
Production
The show was owned and operated by a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Madison Festivals, Inc. Some proceeds from Rhythm & Booms went to local charities, including American Family Children's Hospital.[8]
References
- ↑ "Rhythm & Booms fireworks display to move to Downtown Madison". Wisconsin State Journal. July 13, 2013.
- ↑ "Traffic and parking plans in place for Rhythm & Booms on Lake Monona". Isthmus. June 8, 2014.
- ↑ "New Rhythm & Booms location will save the city money, according to Mayor Soglin". NBC News Madison. July 17, 2013.
- ↑ 3000, Channel. "New fireworks show to replace Rhythm and Booms". Retrieved 2015-09-23.
- ↑ Severson, Gordon. "Rhythm & Booms replaced with Shake the Lake in downtown Madison". Retrieved 2015-09-23.
- ↑ "Summer Guide". Madison Magazine. July 1, 2014.
- ↑ "City prepares to debut new Rhythm and Booms location". CBS Madison. June 23, 2014.
- ↑ "Children's Hospital is official charity of Rhythm & Booms". June 26, 2014.