Inside D.C.’s Record-Breaking 860,000-Firework Show Planned for 4th July
About this episode
The episode explores the logistics and technology behind Washington, D.C.'s Fourth of July firework show.
FUTURETECH Featuring Pyrotecnico We explore the massive logistics behind Washington, D.C.’s planned Fourth of July spectacle, from ten launch sites and barges on the Potomac to hand-packed shells and a laptop that couldn’t handle the programming load. The episode also looks at how Pyrotecnico and Live Events combine old-school craftsmanship with high-tech synchronization to create a jaw-dropping experience for the crowd.
Topics covered
- fireworks
- logistics
- event planning
- synchronization
- craftsmanship
Keywords
- fireworks
- Fourth of July
- Pyrotecnico
- event logistics
- synchronization
- craftsmanship
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