Even better than Manhattan

I have been happily surprised to see what spectacular fireworks we have in Oak Harbor year after year. I was living in New York City when they had the huge July 4 bicentennial celebration --- tall ships and fireworks --- a major national news story. The fireworks looked spectacular in Time magazine photos, but not so much in person. The problem, as in most large cities, is that it wasn’t possible to get up close. From my vantage point at the south tip of Manhattan, the fireworks weren’t impressive at all.

July 13, 2012 5:08 pm

I have been happily surprised to see what spectacular fireworks we have in Oak Harbor year after year.

I was living in New York City when they had the huge July 4 bicentennial celebration — tall ships and fireworks — a major national news story. The fireworks looked spectacular in Time magazine photos, but not so much in person. The problem, as in most large cities, is that it wasn’t possible to get up close. From my vantage point at the south tip of Manhattan, the fireworks weren’t impressive at all.

But here in Oak Harbor, we are always able to get a front row seat — and the fireworks are always exciting. Thanks to the businesses for donating. It’s a great place to live!

Richard Niell Donovan
Oak Harbor