Fireworks were a point of debate this year after the county pivoted to a cheaper, more eco-friendly drone show at the lakefront on Thursday night. Summerfest put on a drone show of its own on Friday.

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Milwaukee swaps fireworks show for drone display The high-tech twist on tradition didn't stop people from stocking up on their own fireworks.

Over 70% of some 140 people who responded to The Times’ question: “Do you prefer fireworks or a drone show for the Fourth of July?” said they preferred drones.

This years Rose Bowl Fourth of July Celebration is expected to be a little different, with drones replacing traditional fireworks.

Riverside police said they issued over 60 citations on July Fourth for the use of illegal fireworks, more than double the number compared to the previous Independence Day holiday.

The city of Lawrence, Kansas, is switching up its light show for the Fourth of July this year. It's ditching the fireworks and using drones instead.