D.C.-area Fourth of July fireworks shows postponed

You’ll be able to’t have a Fourth of July celebration with out fireworks, proper? So, a few of America’s native b-day events are being rescheduled with a purpose to do Independence Day proper.

What’s occurring: Each the city of Vienna and the town of Fairfax needed to reschedule their Independence Day fireworks as a result of a scarcity of licensed pyrotechnic employees at Zambelli Fireworks, the corporate each cities contracted for his or her occasions. 

Particulars: Zambelli has needed to cancel reveals throughout the nation. President Michael Rieck, who joined the corporate alongside new possession three months in the past, says he’s deeply sorry and can “(do) something in (his) energy” to keep away from having to postpone and cancel reveals once more.

Zoom out: William Bulifant, proprietor of Dominion Fireworks in Petersburg, close to Richmond, tells Axios that he’s obtained various requests from organizers round Virginia and neighboring states who’ve had their fireworks reveals canceled. 

• Staggering fireworks delivery prices and delays are additionally main to indicate cancellations, Bulifant provides.

One comfort for Northern Virginians: Fairfax’s parade will nonetheless happen on July 4. You’ll be able to rejoice for 2 days.