Absolutely the quietest July 4th in my life.

[sortie]

I did not hear or see anywhere near as many fireworks as in the past.

[Hank_Heartland]

I did not hear or see anywhere near as many fireworks as in the past.

Must be the economy

[HorseShit]

I think most peoples 4th was quieter than previous years from what I'm hearing

[IllTestYourGirls]

Tons around me. Seemed normal.

[Mr. Billy]

I think some cities cut back on the celebrations due to the economy.

Some of our local cities did hold the normal celebrations. But I do not know if they were as heavily attended as they have been in previous years because of peoples mood on the economy. I hope many families looked at it as a chance to get out for the day and finish with some top rate entertainment for the kids.

I didn't realize how many people have access to an impressive array personal fireworks. I was driving around the SF bay area later last night and you could see them here and there. I assume these were private citizens because most of the cities had already completed their shows. They were sure pretty.

[SmokenCess]

woo thought I was the only one who felt that way.

[niche25]

Kind of the opposite for me, the fireworks team were setting those fuckers off in the golf course behind my house. It was LOUD and BAD ASS. I needed a fish-eye lense for my eye balls.

[JD]

my neighbors were setting off fucking sticks of TNT on the 4th... fucking windows were shaking :/

[HerPimp]

Those who sacrifice Liberty for security deserve neither -Benjamin Franklin

[Manowar]

car alarms were getting beasted, sounded fucking insane here

[seeandsee]

obama kill you all

[onedree]

Very quiet in my area. No one was really sure where to go for a fireworks show due to a lot of cancellations.

[Diomed]

I agree, really strange.

Usually I hear a good bit.. but found it rather quiet this year.

[tranza]

It's quite normal thought...