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Smilo

(2,081 posts)
1. I find this hard to believe
Sun Jul 5, 2026, 05:19 PM
Sunday

Remember, Remember the 5th of November..............

There are so many great fireworks in the UK, and the rest of the world - Australia puts on a great show.

Also, the Brit's are known for their pomp and circumstance and putting on a show - remember Queen Elizabeth's Jubilee in 2022 - the country went crazy with celebrations.

Coventina

(30,109 posts)
2. I also disbelieve this.
Sun Jul 5, 2026, 05:24 PM
Sunday

The most impressive fireworks show I ever saw was on the Thames on New Years Eve

Melon

(1,994 posts)
3. 45 minutes and 850,000 shells...on paper largest display ever...
Sun Jul 5, 2026, 06:13 PM
Sunday

It’s disingenuous to think that wasn’t a huge fireworks display. It was our 250 year anniversary so something big was befitting even if we don’t like the president.

Melon

(1,994 posts)
5. I agree.
Sun Jul 5, 2026, 07:39 PM
Sunday

But it’s silly to try and say that what you just saw didn’t happen. If Japan or anyone else put that on it would have been the greatest show ever.

Torchlight

(7,361 posts)
6. Some of 'em were genuinely pleased by the various displays
Sun Jul 5, 2026, 07:53 PM
Sunday

I can see how that joy could frustrate the unctuous.

Martin68

(28,395 posts)
7. Any British tourist who travelled to Washington, D.C. to enjoy the celebration has not been paying attention.
Sun Jul 5, 2026, 09:20 PM
Sunday
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