(July 7, 2016) Thousands of people with quite a few umbrellas turned out to watch the inaugural Berlin fireworks celebration on July 3.
Although the weather was far from perfect, it did little to dampen the spirit of celebration.
Most of the crowd camped out at Burley Oak Brewing Co. on Old Ocean City Boulevard across the street from the launch site, Berlin Falls park. Zion Reggae band provided live music, vendors such as Eastern Shore Kettle Korn and Brooklyn Baking Barons set up tents in the light rain, and guests took turns at dunk tank that featured a rotating cast of local celebrities, including Mayor Gee Williams.
Across the street, other vendors set up shop outside of Urban Nectar, where local band The String Beanz also performed.
The fireworks display, visible along Old Ocean City Boulevard and parts of North Main Street, started just after 9 p.m. and lasted about 15 minutes.
Williams issued a statement on the success of the event the next day, calling it an “outstanding celebration … [with] so many wonderful folks, so much pride and spirit for our nation from our greater Berlin community.”
“There are so many folks to thank for their support and volunteer efforts that made this all possible,” he said. “I know I cannot begin to personally acknowledge everyone, but may I begin by thanking Bryan and Nichole Brushmiller and Nicky Chavis of the Burley Oak Brewery, the Berlin Police Department, Berlin Public Works, all the folks from the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, Laura, Jeff, Ivy and Sharon of the Town of Berlin, and so, so many more individuals who believe in Berlin and have, I sincerely believe, started a new town tradition that will endure for generations.”
On Independence Day, Monday, Ocean Pines had its event at Showell Park on Racetrack Road. Hundreds of people parked across the street at Showell Elementary School, again braving a light rain and carrying umbrellas, folding chairs and blankets onto a nearby field to watch the patriotic pyrotechnics.
The fireworks started just after dusk, visible in a small area near the park through a tall patch of forest. Also lasting close to 15 minutes, the rockets’ red glare lit up the night sky and entertained the moderate crowd who braved less-than-ideal conditions.
By 9:30, the last of the bigger blasts had gone off, effectively ending the long holiday weekend.
A few smaller, personal displays continued into the night in backyards and over late-night barbecues. Police reported no major incidents or injuries.
Although the weather was far from perfect, it did little to dampen the spirit of celebration.
Most of the crowd camped out at Burley Oak Brewing Co. on Old Ocean City Boulevard across the street from the launch site, Berlin Falls park. Zion Reggae band provided live music, vendors such as Eastern Shore Kettle Korn and Brooklyn Baking Barons set up tents in the light rain, and guests took turns at dunk tank that featured a rotating cast of local celebrities, including Mayor Gee Williams.
Across the street, other vendors set up shop outside of Urban Nectar, where local band The String Beanz also performed.
The fireworks display, visible along Old Ocean City Boulevard and parts of North Main Street, started just after 9 p.m. and lasted about 15 minutes.
Williams issued a statement on the success of the event the next day, calling it an “outstanding celebration … [with] so many wonderful folks, so much pride and spirit for our nation from our greater Berlin community.”
“There are so many folks to thank for their support and volunteer efforts that made this all possible,” he said. “I know I cannot begin to personally acknowledge everyone, but may I begin by thanking Bryan and Nichole Brushmiller and Nicky Chavis of the Burley Oak Brewery, the Berlin Police Department, Berlin Public Works, all the folks from the Berlin Chamber of Commerce, Laura, Jeff, Ivy and Sharon of the Town of Berlin, and so, so many more individuals who believe in Berlin and have, I sincerely believe, started a new town tradition that will endure for generations.”
On Independence Day, Monday, Ocean Pines had its event at Showell Park on Racetrack Road. Hundreds of people parked across the street at Showell Elementary School, again braving a light rain and carrying umbrellas, folding chairs and blankets onto a nearby field to watch the patriotic pyrotechnics.
The fireworks started just after dusk, visible in a small area near the park through a tall patch of forest. Also lasting close to 15 minutes, the rockets’ red glare lit up the night sky and entertained the moderate crowd who braved less-than-ideal conditions.
By 9:30, the last of the bigger blasts had gone off, effectively ending the long holiday weekend.
A few smaller, personal displays continued into the night in backyards and over late-night barbecues. Police reported no major incidents or injuries.