Capitol Fireworks

One of the best holiday traditions in the state is the annual fireworks show at the State Capitol. Surprisingly they actually went ahead and had the show this year, despite the pandemic having cancelled most major events this year. The state just kindly asked that everyone social distance and wear masks. I took Jonah to the show, but we set up off to the side away from where most people were gathering at the front of the building. Fortunately, it seemed like most people were distancing and we only saw one family there without masks.

This year they didn't do the usual ceremony, with just a short recorded message from the Secretary of State. Which was nice, actually. Sometimes in years past the ceremony and speeches would drag on a bit. Soon enough, the fireworks started up....









Right after the show was finished, all of the 100,000 or so Christmas lights on the Capitol are switched on. The lights are on all sides of the building, which was done so that the kids at the nearby Children's Hospital could enjoy them. The state has been putting lights on the building since the 1930s. It's a great tradition, although there are many people who miss the old "disco dome" lights from the 90s.