History San José members and their friends had the best seats in town for Fourth of July fireworks this year, put on by the San José Giants from their ballpark across from Kelley Park.
History Park – at the South end of Kelley Park – is a perfect viewing spot, and more than 300 History San José members took advantage of their opportunity to enjoy the display from its gated confines.
Even before the fireworks, groups of family and friends gathered for a good old fashioned celebration, with potluck picnics, decorated tables, and traditional barbeque on the communal pits.
After appetites were satisfied and as the sun went down, kids and adults alike strolled through the old fashioned streets of History Park, rode the historic trolley, played games, drew chalk art on the sidewalks, and generally enjoyed each others’ company. Street lights and the Light Tower were illuminated.
By 9:30, hundreds of lawn chairs and blankets were facing west in anticipation of the fireworks display, and picnickers were bundled up and listening for the first tell-tale boom signaling the start of the show.
After a few false alarms, the spectacular fireworks were underway, punctuated by loud cheers and applause. For 30 minutes we were in the midst of color, and sparkle, and flash – ending in a dazzling burst of flash and noise.
What a memorable way to enjoy this summer holiday – in the company of friends and members of History San José who value our community’s history and traditions all year-round!
If you have photos from the evening, we would love to post them! Just send them to webmaster@historysanjose.org.
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Linda Spencer
Director of Development
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