In June, Milwaukee County opted to swap its long tradition of fireworks at Veterans Park for a drone show over McKinley Beach ...

Tempe's July 4th drone show fails due to overheating, fireworks used instead; while Gilbert and Goodyear cities participate in record-setting drone events.

Under mostly clear skies, crowds gathered at McKinley Beach to watch Milwaukee's first-ever drone show July 3. Images long associated with the birth of the United States ― the date 1776, the ...

Over 70% of some 140 people who responded to The Times’ question: “Do you prefer fireworks or a drone show for the Fourth of July?” said they preferred drones.

The Rose Bowl held its first drone show in lieu of fireworks for its Fourth of July event in Pasadena on Friday, July 4, 2025. (Photo by Trevor Stamp, Contributing Photographer) ...

Thousands of people came out to Lake Cunningham in San Jose on this July 4th knowing that there was a big change in the air. Up in the sky this year, more than 200 drones instead of fireworks.

The show was part of an array of Fourth of July events across the region celebrating the nation’s 249th birthday. And for many, traditional fireworks were still part of the celebration.

The show was part of an array of Fourth of July events across the region celebrating the nation’s 249th birthday. And for many, traditional fireworks were still part of the celebration. And crowds ...

While the stadium has hosted drone shows before, the Rose Bowl’s Fourth of July drone show will be a first in the stadium’s history, a change spurred by environmental concerns.

While the stadium has hosted drone shows before, the Rose Bowl’s Fourth of July drone show will be a first in the stadium’s history, a change spurred by environmental concerns.