Of all the things that has most disappointed me - the lack of fireworks on July 3rd is among the worst. For years - decades even, Chicago's Taste of Chicago was capped with an incredible fireworks display near Monroe Harbor while the Chicago Symphony played the 1812 Overture. It was an annual event that I so looked forward to that it influenced my decision to move downtown in the first place. I wanted those fireworks and I didn't want to have to drive downtown and wait in the interminable lines back on the Outer Drive to enjoy them - so off the a lakefront convertible I went.
This is the second year that we have lived without fireworks. It takes away from the enjoyment of the holiday. I'm sure it was a nightmare for the police, and it was a headache to see that the streets were all blocked going downtown. But it was always a boon day as far as business was concerned because people came from all over to see the fireworks. They came early in the morning and they ate and shopped all day - not to mention the crowds they created at the Taste of Chicago. Let's face it, we need the income.
I hope that this draught will be over soon. I think we should bring back the fireworks first thing. And this abbreviated Taste of Chicago celebration isn't making me smile either. People plan their vacations around the Taste of Chicago, we can't afford to give less than our best. The Taste of Chicago is a culinary cornicopia of Chicago cuisine, and we need to keep it as special as it has always been. Bring back the crowds, brimg back the money, bring back a real July 4th break!
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