The City of Brookfield celebrated July 4 with the traditional parade in the morning and a public celebration and fireworks at Mitchell Park. I see that BrookfieldNow has many photos of the parade, so I thought I'd show a few photos of mine from that evening.
So, did you go to the parade, park or fireworks? Do you think it was worthwhile?
Mitchell Park, facing north
The fire department display with the Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. of Appleton aerial platform truck, and other gear. The Wilson Center for the Performing Arts is on the north edge of the park.
Lady Liberty
Fireworks
YouTube! video of Mitchell Park entertainment and fireworks.
Here's a YouTube video from a Brookfield block party of July 4, 1960 According to a message from the video owner, it was held on Spring Drive (one block east of Calhoun) between Gebhardt Road and Patricia Lane.
Perhaps you've heard of the controversy about fireworks as a source of air pollution. For example, the brilliant green sparks are usually created with a barium compound that is toxic and (slightly!) radioactive.
Do Fireworks Cause Air Pollution? Air quality on the Fourth of July
Declare Your Independence from Toxic Fireworks Pollution, Fireworks Litter the Ground, Pollute Water Supplies, and Damage Human Health
DISNEY DEBUTS NEW SAFER, QUIETER AND MORE ENVIRONMENTALLY-FRIENDLY FIREWORKS TECHNOLOGY
My personal opinion is that first Brookfield should decide if burning leaves and other yard waste is unacceptable, then we can worry about once a year fireworks!
Here are a couple of examples that show the smoke from the carrier rocket and explosion.
The party's over
