By: Jonathan Lloyd Published: Friday, July 7, 2017
What goes on at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena a day before what’s billed as the West Coast’s largest fireworks show? Take a look.
AmericaFest will light up the night sky over Pasadena, California, Tuesday night, but a lot goes into make sure every boom, bang and pop goes off without a hitch. Workers prepare the fireworks, including complex patterned displays, a day before the show in the images below.
A cutaway view of a pattern fireworks display is seen Monday July 3, 2017 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
A control panel on display Monday July 3, 2017 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
Mortar racks are seen July 3, 2017 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
Fireworks shoot into the sky Monday July 3, 2017 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
Fireworks shoot into the sky Monday July 3, 2017 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
A cutaway view of a pattern fireworks display is seen Monday July 3, 2017 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
Colorful smoke floats over the fireworks launch site Monday July 3, 2017 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
Fire safety equipment is at the ready Monday July 3, 2017 as workers prepare for the Rose Bowl fireworks show.
Setting up for the fireworks display Monday July 3, 2017 at the Rose Bowl.
Show producer Paul Souza sets up Monday July 3, 2017 for the Rose Bowl fireworks show.
A cutaway view of a pattern fireworks display is seen Monday July 3, 2017 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena.
