Kaboom Town Update

At its June 23 meeting, the City Council discussed concerns and legal options related to the public health and security of Kaboom Town! in consultation with the City Attorney during an Executive Session. Following the Executive Session, Council directed staff to move forward with a modified 2020 Addison Kaboom Town! show. The Town announced on June 24 that Kaboom Town! will be a stream-only event. The actual fireworks show will be moved to a secure, out-of-town location that will be closed to the public. There will be no fireworks in Addison, and no in-person viewing. The show will be shared on Addison’s YouTube Channel on July 3 at 9:30pm and on CW33 on July 4 at 10pm. 

The Town announced on June 10 the cancellation of the Addison Kaboom Town! Watch Party at Addison Circle Park, along with the air show that historically has preceded the fireworks display. At that time, the Town’s intention was to once again stage one of the nation’s largest Independence Day fireworks shows on July 3 in Addison.

The decision to only stream the event is due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases in Dallas County, as well as difficulty in securing public safety support for traffic control and event security from Addison’s law enforcement partners because of an increase in demand on public safety resources across North Texas.

The health and safety of our residents, businesses, and visitors will always be the Town’s top priority and is a commitment on which Addison will not compromise.

The Addison Kaboom Town! event is paid for by restricted funds generated by hotel guests, not Addison taxpayers, to promote Addison tourism, and their use is limited by law. Unfortunately, the fireworks contract date for a refund had passed so the decision was made to move forward with this modified plan. The broadcast of the show by CW33 in multiple markets around Texas will help increase Addison's visibility to potential visitors.

While the Town of Addison staff and its Council Members are disappointed that for the first time in more than 30 years, the skies over Addison will be dark over the Independence Day holiday, North Texans will be able to safely watch our biggest show ever on a television, mobile device, or computer.

You can watch the Council's direction on Kaboom Town here. Find more information at www.AddisonKaboomTown.com.