Fireworks on the pier

[size=12pt]Well Crap! I wouldn’t try to fish in that crowd anyway, but I hope they don’t blow a big hole in the pier deck again!

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I just hate it cause we used to love watching them from the public beach, with the barge right out from us. There was plenty of parking and plenty of room, plus plenty of places to walk to and eat afterwards. I dont understand why they would move them so far down the beach to where there is a fraction of the parking and establishments to visit.

Doesnt make sense to me. We went to the Wharf last year and will probably do it again this year.

... to be followed by a marshmellow/smores roast on the octi ::) :D

I don't think Dawg will let them burn the pier down, but ya never know what will happen around fireworks :o :poke:

[size=12pt]Wonder how much Tater charges to park and watch from the front porch of his house?[/size]

So, does the fireworks set up start on the 2nd or 3rd?

[size=12pt]Not official but from a reliable source.
The Octi will be closed off early (7AM maybe) Tuesday July 3rd to begin fireworks set up.
The entire pier will close at 6PM on Wednesday July 4th.
Not sure of reopening times, will check today.
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Hmmmm.... sure hope the hole isn't as big as last year when they are done haha. Forget that show, I like to watch all the tourists set them off from my front porch.

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The Octi will be closed off early (7AM maybe) Tuesday July 3rd to begin fireworks set up.
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The pier management has their heads up their asses. They aren't considering the amount of revenue lost with over 36 hours to setup, then no telling how long to clean up and repair any damages. Then apparently nobody has considered how many people would pony up their two bucks to walk on to view the show from the pier if it was deployed from a barge. Imagine how much junk food, soda and souvenirs could be sold if a few concession stands were placed under the pavilion as well. All this lost revenue to make things easier and less expensive for the city and the pyrotechnicans. In one word DUMB.

Doubt this is pier management's decision. This sort of dumbassedness has to come from, at a minimum, regional level and maybe even state. The higher the chain you get, the further up one's a$$ it is possible to shove one's head. :spank:

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The pier is to reopen on Thursday July 5th pending inspection and any repairs needed, Time is TBD.
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