EVANSVILLE, IN (WFIE) -
Some scattered showers went through downtown Evansville Wednesday afternoon, but by the time the fireworks went off downtown the skies were clear.
It was a different crowd than other years. Since this is one of the only public firework displays that wasn't cancelled in the tri-state, officials expected a big crowd, but not as many people turned out. However, many didn't seem to mind.
It was a rough start to the day, but in the end the fireworks went off as planned.
For some the Fourth of July fireworks on Evansville's riverfront are a must see.
"We've done this every year for at least ten years or more," said fireworks fan Amy Catt.
No matter the weather conditions.
"As long as they had them on, we'd be down here," Catt said.
Food vendors prepared for the typical large crowds, but instead they waited out in the excessive heat, and then were drenched by afternoon showers and left with a mess to clean up. The showers did drop the temperature dramatically.
"We were considering not coming because of the excessive heat, but it turned out perfect," spectator Chuck Tidwell said. "We've got the best seats we've ever had here. We can't understand why there aren't more people here."
Those who didn't mind the heat and waited on the rain, ended up with the best seat in the house.
"We can always get cool with a lemon shakeup or whatever, and you just get cool, and the breeze is nice on the river," said Theresa Fenton, who travelled from Crossville, IL.@
"We've got ringside seats, I mean, the fireworks are right there. The music is nice and loud here. It's just the perfect place," said spectator Alice Tidwell.
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