Tempe's July 4th drone show fails due to overheating, fireworks used instead; while Gilbert and Goodyear cities participate in record-setting drone events.

Dozens of cities across the U.S. will host drone shows on the Fourth of July this year, seeing them as preferable to fireworks. Here's why.

Now in its third year, the La Jolla Fourth of July drone show will feature 500 drones creating a 15-minute patriotic display starting at 9 p.m. on Friday.

"The purpose of government is to protect and support our community. I would say that the decision to have a drone show was ...

There was another drone show at the Port of Redwood City a few months ago, which was Star Wars-themed and featured about 150 drones. The July 4 show will be much larger, with 400 drones lighting ...

Fourth of July evening fun is back in the City of Goleta! Thanks to many generous local sponsors, our community will get to experience its first Fourth of July Drone Light Show. We hope you have your ...

Local News Goleta Ready to Dazzle with First-Ever Fourth of July Drone Show Behind the scenes of the city’s event — how it happened, what to expect, and how Kelly Hoover pulled it all together ...

Pyro Spectaculars prepares drones for its Fourth of July drone show at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG) Still, this week, ...

Pyro Spectaculars prepares 750 drones for its Fourth of July drone show at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Orange County Register/ SCNG) ...