Michigan Fireworks Display Ends in 32 Seconds
We’re heading into Fourth of July weekend, and I’m guessing you’re going to see, and hear, some fireworks this weekend. What’s funny is that when I was a kid, I…
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We're heading into Fourth of July weekend, and I'm guessing you're going to see, and hear, some fireworks this weekend. What's funny is that when I was a kid, I was terrified of fireworks. As in, if my family knew fireworks were going to happen somewhere, they would do everything they could to make sure we didn't somehow, by mistake, show up. Kids love fireworks, but I was apparently a strange kid, because, yes, I did not.
That said, as a kid, I would have really not enjoyed the recent fireworks display in Dundee, Michigan, because, well, it was very intense. That also means it was probably loud, which would have scared little Anne.
Last weekend, attendees at the Dundee Mayfly Music Festival at Wolverine Park were excited to watch the evening's fireworks show. But, it went down quickly- too quickly. Instead of 20 minutes worth of multi-colored fireworks that were supposed to happen, the show ended in about 32 seconds. According to the Dundee Police Department's official Facebook page, the truncated show was due to a mistake. "Yes that was it," they wrote. "The 32 seconds of fireworks was accidental. Apparently a malfunction ignited all the fireworks at once. So everyone was treated to 20 minutes of fireworks in 32 seconds."
I've never heard of there being a special button that would set all the fireworks off at once. How strange, but I supposed stranger things have happened. Better luck next year. Check out some footage of the very quick, and bright, fireworks display below. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July, friends.
Spring and summer are on the way, and that means it's vacation time. You don't need to travel far to experience an amazing vacation experience. In fact, chances are there's a great getaway just a road trip away. Here in Michigan, we have plenty of exciting beach towns and vacation-ready destinations.
Plenty of people from neighboring states and beyond actually come to Michigan to vacation in the spring and summer. I have a friend in Florida who rents a place up north for a week every summer. That said, why not take advantage of the beautiful land we have in Michigan and plan your spring getaway or summer vacation right here in the Mitten? One of my favorite things to do each summer and road trip to a new Michigan destination and take in that town's unique culture.
Read on for a list I've put together of some of Michigan's finest vacation destinations. I included 30 on this list, but of course, there are many more. The No. 1 spot, in my opinion, is Mackinac Island. If you're a Michigander and have never been to Mackinac Island, then you have some catching up to do. I remember going there as a child with my parents and grandparents and finding Petoskey stones- or at least purchasing them at a local gift shop.
If you're interested in a top 10 list, U.S. World and News Report recently put together a list of the 10 best places to visit in Michigan, which you can find here. As a Michigan native, I approve of their list, but there are far more than just 10 cities in Michigan that area prime vacation destinations.
Mackinac Island
Holland
Traverse City
Saugatuck
Grand Rapids
Lansing
Iron Mountain
Manistee
Petoskey
Ludington
Frankenmuth
Saginaw/Bay City
Kalamazoo
Muskegon
Sleeping Bear Dunes
Pictured Rocks
Boyne City
http://www.cityofboynecity.com/
Ann Arbor
Leelanau
Marquette
Sault Ste. Marie
St. Ignace
Mount Pleasant
http://www.mt-pleasant.org/
