After a year of planning, a thousand pounds of equipment and 200 pounds of explosives, 25 pyrotechnicians are finalizing the last preparations for Pasadena's AmericaFest.
That means the clock is ticking for the people responsible for putting the spectacular 4th of July show together.
For 95 years, Paul Souza and his family have orchestrated the annual firework show that takes place in Pasadena at the Rose Bowl.After a year of planning, a thousand pounds of equipment and 200 pounds of explosives, 25 pyrotechnicians are finalizing the last preparations for "I'm combining the elements of celebrating freedom and liberty and the American story with celebrating the iconic building and all these experiences people have had at the rose bowl," Souza said.
The Rose Bowl is almost as old as the family business. Since Souza's great great grandfather immigrated to the us from Portugal in the early 1900s, the family has put on thousands of fireworks spectaculars. The fifth generation pyrotechnician now incorporates digital effects, musical ensembles and intricate computer choreography to make his shows unforgettable.
"Don't' be on your city block shooting off fireworks, especially with the mixture of alcohol. It's just unsafe," Souza said."Let the pros do it. Come to a pro show and see our art." This year's AmericaFest is sponsored by CBSLA and will be broadcasted on KCAL9 Evening News on Monday and on
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