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Rhythm and Booms

Coordinates: 43°07′52″N 89°22′01″W / 43.131123°N 89.366827°W / 43.131123; -89.366827
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Rhythm and Booms was an annual summer fireworks show in Madison, Wisconsin.

History

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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

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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

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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 Rhythm and Booms has since been replaced by a new event, Shake the Lake.[4][5]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

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30 minutes of fireworks were launched from Warner park on Madison’s north side.

Production

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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.[6]

References

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  1. ^ Mosiman, Dean (July 13, 2013). "Rhythm & Booms fireworks display to move to Downtown Madison". Wisconsin State Journal. Archived from the original on July 21, 2013. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
  2. ^ Langkamp, Cheyenne (June 9, 2014). "Traffic and parking plans in place for Rhythm & Booms on Lake Monona". Isthmus. Archived from the original on March 9, 2021. Retrieved March 18, 2023.
  3. ^ McDonald, Britni (July 17, 2013). "New Rhythm & Booms location will save the city money, according to Mayor Soglin". NBC News Madison. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014.
  4. ^ "New fireworks show to replace Rhythm and Booms". Channel 3000. 2 April 2015. Archived from the original on 18 March 2023. Retrieved 17 March 2023.
  5. ^ Severson, Gordon. "Rhythm & Booms replaced with Shake the Lake in downtown Madison". WKOW. Archived from the original on 4 April 2015. Retrieved 2015-09-23.
  6. ^ "Children's Hospital is official charity of Rhythm & Booms". WKOW. Madison, Wisconsin. June 26, 2014. Archived from the original on 14 July 2014.
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43°07′52″N 89°22′01″W / 43.131123°N 89.366827°W / 43.131123; -89.366827