We will probably have a much better idea about everything after the meeting. Coordination among the municipalities started during the bicentennial celebration when Springfield and Rincon officials discussed their Independence Day activities in an effort to avoid conflicts. Rincon officials agreed not to have their usual July 4th parade because Springfield officials were planning a large Independence Day-bicentennial parade, Rushing said. The first fireworks show drew a crowd of thousands that packed the ECHS parking. Because of the response, Springfield officials decided to continue the event and managed to get Rincon, Guyton and county officials and Springfield Revitalization Corp. to help sponsor the show.
Officials say the patriotic, family-oriented event is good for the county.
It helps to bring people together from all around the county. And we are even drawing people from outside the county. Shearouse said the local event helps give families a choice. The traffic is really heavy coming back from Tybee, so this gives people an alternative. I've heard people talking about coming back early from their holiday trips so they can come to our fireworks show.