Sparks of Freedom
Bartlett, other suburban cities celebrate Independence Day
American Legion Auxillary member Glenda Vilseck shows Jeremiah Moore how to use electronic sparkler at Bartlett’s annual Star Spangled Fireworks Extravaganza on July 3, 2019, at the Bobby K. Flaherty Municipal Center. Bartlett was one of several suburban cities to celebrate Independence Day with fireworks shows Wednesday. (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Colorful fireworks burst in the night sky at Bartlett’s annual Star Spangled Fireworks Extravaganza on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at the Bobby K. Flaherty Municipal Center. Local Fourth of July celebrations continue Thursday with events in Memphis, Germantown and Millington. (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Kids play on rides at Bartlett’s Star Spangled Fireworks Extravaganza on July 3, 2019, at the Bobby K. Flaherty Municipal Center. The annual event also featured music, a classic car display and a recognition of veterans. (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Terry Fletcher looks at classic cars with son Miles Fletcher at Bartlett’s annual Star Spangled Fireworks Extravaganza on July 3, 2019. This is the 21st year Bartlett has held the event at the Bobby K. Flaherty Municipal Center on Appling. (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Bartlett residents enjoy the Star Spangled Fireworks Extravaganza on Wednesday, July 3, 2019, at the Bobby K. Flaherty Municipal Center. Pyro Shows coordinated the 20-minute display, which was set to patriotic music. (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Ride worker Torry Edwards assists kids on a zip-line ride at Bartlett’s annual Star Spangled Fireworks Extravaganza on July 3, 2019, at the Bobby K. Flaherty Municipal Center. (Ziggy Mack/Special to The Daily Memphian)
Against a backdrop of perfect summer weather and patriotic spirit in the air, an estimated 8,000 people turned out Wednesday night for Bartlett’s annual “Star Spangled Fireworks Extravaganza.”
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Michael Waddell is a native Memphian with more than 20 years of professional writing and editorial experience, working most recently with The Daily News and High Ground News.
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