About this episode

Nicolas Flores discusses the intricacies of executing a Fourth of July fireworks display in Santa Fe.

Fourth of July celebrations are one of America’s favorite pastimes that honor our nation’s history and independence. Each year, friends and family mark the occasion in their own ways, but a common activity is fireworks.    In Santa Fe, the Kiwanis Club puts on a fireworks display for the entire city to experience without having to pay the costs of doing it yourself or the risk of setting anything on fire. The event draws crowds of all ages who watch from afar as the night sky gets painted with color.   However, the magic wouldn’t be possible without the support of fireworks experts such as Santa Fe native Nicolas Flores. He’s in charge of firing off the display.   Flores joins the latest podcast episode of “Conversations Different,” to discuss with host Inez Russell Gomez, what it takes to execute a successful Fourth of July fireworks show.   The two delve into how Flores became certified to…

People in this episode

Host: Inez Russell Gomez

Guest: Nicolas Flores

Topics covered

• fireworks
• Fourth of July
• community events
• logistics
• certification
• celebration

Keywords

• fireworks display
• Fourth of July
• Nicolas Flores
• Santa Fe
• Kiwanis Club
• event logistics
• celebration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Kiwanis Club

Places: Santa Fe, Gen. Franklin E. Miles Park, Santa Fe Place mall

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