Rhythm and Booms

Rhythm and Booms was an annual summer fireworks show in Madison, Wisconsin.

History

The show was held on the last Saturday in June. From its inception in 1993 through 2013 the event was held at Warner Park.[1] Upwards of 200,000 people regularly attended the celebration.[2]

Location Change

In 2014, the fireworks display moved from Warner Park to downtown Madison. Environmental concerns, nimbyism, and cost reduction were all cited by city officials as reasons for the move.[3]

Demise

In 2015, after 22 years, the celebration was cancelled by event organizers. Rhythm and Booms has since been replaced by a new event, Shake the Lake.[4][5]

Fireworks

30 minutes of fireworks were launched from barges located in Lake Monona in a choreographed fashion to music broadcast over the radio.[6][7]

Production

The show was owned and operated by a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, Madison Festivals, Inc. Some proceeds from Rhythm & Booms went to local charities, including American Family Children's Hospital.[8]

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