Coral Springs Independence Day fireworks end abruptly again leaving crowd confused and social media buzzing
Coral Springs, Florida – For the second straight year, the city’s Fourth of July celebration wrapped up without the traditional grand finale that usually lights up the night sky. What was supposed to be a dazzling conclusion to the annual fireworks display at Mullins Park left many attendees confused — and disappointed.
City officials say a technical issue caused the finale to be skipped once again. “Due to the heavy rain, the fireworks show experienced a technical malfunction,” said Paula Rubiano, spokesperson for the City of Coral Springs.
The glitch led to a quiet and abrupt ending to the show, leaving many people standing around wondering if it was over or if something had gone wrong. Social media was quickly flooded with complaints from attendees who felt let down, especially after a similar issue occurred during the 2023 celebration.
“There has been no grand finale two years in a row,” wrote Carole Wright Wooley in a Facebook comment on the city’s official post about the event. “If they were a man, I would dump them for lack of performance.”
In response, city officials explained that the fireworks vendor had to launch the show manually because of weather-related complications. This, they said, made it more difficult to execute the grand finale as originally planned.
Rubiano confirmed that last year’s show also suffered from a technical malfunction. The city is now in active discussions with the vendor to address the repeated issues and prevent them from happening again.
Despite the complaints, the city hasn’t released an official attendance count for the July 4th event, which took place at Mullins Park. However, the cost of the celebration has been made public. The fireworks alone came with a price tag of $45,000, while the total cost of the entire event reached approximately $90,000, according to Rubiano.
For many families and residents who came out expecting a big finish, the lack of a grand finale — again — turned a festive evening into a bit of a letdown. While the weather can certainly impact live events, some residents are calling for greater accountability and a closer look at whether the city’s fireworks vendor is up to the task.
As one commenter put it, “It’s not just about fireworks — it’s about delivering on the promise of a great community tradition.”
With public pressure mounting, the city may soon face a choice: fire up a new plan — or find a new fireworks partner.
