Spring Break
Party night
Aggieland prepares for Independence Day 2008
By: Kristen Dwyer
Issue date: 7/3/08 Section: News
The fireworks display will begin at 9:40 p.m., with the Grand Finale scheduled for 10 p.m. Corrington is confident that the show will live up to the high standard set in the past.
"It is one of the best I have seen, and I have seen quite a few," Corrington said. "It is about 20 minutes long, so there will be a lot of different fireworks and designs. The Lions Club worked with a great deal of sponsors, and the community, to make the show as exciting as possible."
There will be many grassy areas for people to set up their chairs and blankets, where they can watch the fireworks at the Library, and attendees are welcome to bring coolers in with them, which can be carried on to the shuttles.
The excessively hot, dry weather conditions of the past few weeks are contributing to the last minute regulations that the staff will be implenting, which according to Corrington, includes limiting the small bonfires that often prove popular throughout the crowds.
"This year, no fires will not be allowed," Corrington explained. "The area has been so dry recently, it would simply present too many additional hazards and complications."
Concession stands will open at 5 p.m., selling roasted corn, sausages, soda and water.
"It will be a good, cheap dinner for college students," said Corrington. "The roasted corn is great. I ate two or three ears last year when I was cooking them."
The stands will be located in parking lot 41 in between the Library and Museum. Nonprofit groups will be setting up booths in the lot as well, where they'll have the opportunity to discuss the aim of their organizations, and advertise chances for community involvement.
The Museum will be free of charge all day, with extended hours from 9:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m.
According to the Museum's website, actors posing as popular historical characters will be mingling with the audience, answering questions and acting out well known aspects of their famed personas.
Parking will be available at Reed Arena and West Campus Parking Garage with shuttle buses bringing people to the Library. The shuttles will start running at 4:30 p.m. and continue after the fireworks display is complete. Handicapped parking will be available in Lot 41 by the Library.
"It is one of the best I have seen, and I have seen quite a few," Corrington said. "It is about 20 minutes long, so there will be a lot of different fireworks and designs. The Lions Club worked with a great deal of sponsors, and the community, to make the show as exciting as possible."
There will be many grassy areas for people to set up their chairs and blankets, where they can watch the fireworks at the Library, and attendees are welcome to bring coolers in with them, which can be carried on to the shuttles.
The excessively hot, dry weather conditions of the past few weeks are contributing to the last minute regulations that the staff will be implenting, which according to Corrington, includes limiting the small bonfires that often prove popular throughout the crowds.
"This year, no fires will not be allowed," Corrington explained. "The area has been so dry recently, it would simply present too many additional hazards and complications."
Concession stands will open at 5 p.m., selling roasted corn, sausages, soda and water.
"It will be a good, cheap dinner for college students," said Corrington. "The roasted corn is great. I ate two or three ears last year when I was cooking them."
The stands will be located in parking lot 41 in between the Library and Museum. Nonprofit groups will be setting up booths in the lot as well, where they'll have the opportunity to discuss the aim of their organizations, and advertise chances for community involvement.
The Museum will be free of charge all day, with extended hours from 9:30 a.m. until 8:30 p.m.
According to the Museum's website, actors posing as popular historical characters will be mingling with the audience, answering questions and acting out well known aspects of their famed personas.
Parking will be available at Reed Arena and West Campus Parking Garage with shuttle buses bringing people to the Library. The shuttles will start running at 4:30 p.m. and continue after the fireworks display is complete. Handicapped parking will be available in Lot 41 by the Library.
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