Statewide hype for Bay City Fireworks Festival could cause crowds, traffic backups on Fourth of July weekend

As excitement builds for the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Bay City Fireworks Festival scheduled for July 5-7, expect huge crowds from throughout the state. Although this influx of visitors is likely to have a positive impact on businesses, Bay City Fireworks Festival President Doug Clark said attendees should expect crowds and be patient as they enjoy festival activities and one of the largest firework displays ever shot off in the state. A major change to the fireworks show this year will be the temporary closure of the Veterans Bridge in downtown Bay City from 5 p.m. to midnight Saturday, July 7. The finale of the show will feature 50,000 shells fired in 50 minutes, 5,000 of which are set to be shot from the bridge surface.


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