City of Erie announces Lights Over Lake Erie event details
The City of Erie has announced the date of its annual Fourth of July fireworks show.
Lights Over Lake Erie will take place on Thursday, July 3, at 10 p.m. on the bay.
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The city is expecting thousands of people to gather, and with the high volumes, officials recommend making plans ahead of time.
Events manager Gabi Watson said there are spots all over Erie to view the show.
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She added that anywhere you can see the Bicentennial Tower is a great spot.
'There's a countdown, and it just kind of brings a sense of community together. It's really nice to see the amounts of people that come to these shows, so I think just seeing everybody so excited to watch the fireworks,' said Watson. 'Be careful, be comfortable, be aware of your surroundings. We want you to enjoy the show and make it home safely as well.'
Fireworks will be launched from the Bicentennial Tower, with the show lasting about 15 minutes.
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