OCALA, FL (352today.com) – This year, Ocala veered from tradition and instead of fireworks opted for what it called a drone experience for its 4th of July community celebration.
Thousands packed Tuscawilla Park despite less-than-ideal weather for the Patriotic Skies event which included musical performances and an area with activities for the kids.
Mother Nature decided to provide some fireworks of her own in the form of lightning which caused a brief weather delay in the entertainment.
Once the weather cleared, the sky over Tuscawilla Park became the canvas for 300 LED-equipped drones which danced into patriotic shapes like the American Flag, Statue of Liberty and an eagle.
Sky Elements, the company that designed the show, is based in Texas but travels all over the United States performing aerial entertainment.
The creators even customized the show to celebrate the area’s equestrian roots.
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Based on comments on social media, it seems the drone show was a hit.
On the 352today Facebook page, Gina Wells Porter posted her video of the drones in the formation of three soldiers saluting and commented, “A salute to the hard work! Great show Ocala!”
Rachael McKinney and her family traveled from Dunnellon to watch the show. Her 15-month-old Bennett’s reaction to the display is priceless. Eight seconds of a child’s joy should make you happy for the rest of the day.
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In case you missed it, here’s what it looked like as captured by 352today readers, fans and followers.
