Addison holds 40th anniversary Kaboom Town! Independence Day celebration
Addison's Kaboom Town! is one of the biggest Independence Day celebrations around, ranked among the top three shows in the country.
Tens of thousands of people pack the town on Thursday for the signature airshow and a fireworks show, which takes all year to plan.
"They spend two weeks setting up," said Faith Alford, with the Town of Addison communications. "They have to bring in seven semi-trailers. It's a huge arrangement. Then we have a 30-minute show that's planned. They have a special track list they design. That track list coincides with the fireworks as they are popping and lighting up the sky. It's a labor of love for sure."
The high-flying airshow kicks off around 7:30 p.m. with pilots pulling off aerobatic stunts in the sky. Then come fireworks at 9:30 p.m.
While the sky will be full of action, on the ground, there's plenty to explore.
There are food vendors, live music, and a few new additions this year, like a silent disco party.
Tucked between the food and entertainment, there are young entrepreneurs hoping to make a big impression with the Elf Market, where kids run the show, selling their handmade products.
