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Independence Day Fireworks Are A Blast At The Danbury Fair Mall

DANBURY, Conn. - It was only July 2, but Danbury kicked off the Independence Day holiday weekend late Thursday with the annual fireworks show at the Danbury Fair Mall.

The fireworks brighten the sky above the Danbury Airport and the Danbury Fair Mall on Thursday night.

The fireworks brighten the sky above the Danbury Airport and the Danbury Fair Mall on Thursday night.

Photo Credit: Nicole Kasseris
The fireworks brighten the sky above the Danbury Airport and the Danbury Fair Mall on Thursday night.

The fireworks brighten the sky above the Danbury Airport and the Danbury Fair Mall on Thursday night.

Photo Credit: Nicole Kasseris
Fast Ricky performs the first set in the parking lot at the Danbury Fair Mall.

Fast Ricky performs the first set in the parking lot at the Danbury Fair Mall.

Photo Credit: Nicole Kasseris
The fireworks brighten the skies near the Danbury Fair Mall on Thursday night.

The fireworks brighten the skies near the Danbury Fair Mall on Thursday night.

Photo Credit: Nicole Kasseris
Fast Ricky performs the first set in the parking lot at the Danbury Fair Mall.

Fast Ricky performs the first set in the parking lot at the Danbury Fair Mall.

Photo Credit: Nicole Kasseris
The fireworks brighten the skies near the Danbury Fair Mall on Thursday night.

The fireworks brighten the skies near the Danbury Fair Mall on Thursday night.

Photo Credit: Nicole Kasseris
The crowd begins to gather in the late afternoon at the mall.

The crowd begins to gather in the late afternoon at the mall.

Photo Credit: Nicole Kasseris
Fireworks light up the sky over the Danbury Airport

Fireworks light up the sky over the Danbury Airport

Photo Credit: Nicole Kasseris
Bill Trotta and the crew from KICKS 105.5 set up shop.

Bill Trotta and the crew from KICKS 105.5 set up shop.

Photo Credit: Nicole Kasseris
Fireworks light up the sky over the Danbury Airport

Fireworks light up the sky over the Danbury Airport

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The Wild Ones rock the crowd as the sun sets.

The Wild Ones rock the crowd as the sun sets.

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The Wild Ones rock the crowd before the fireworks at the Danbury Fair Mall.

The Wild Ones rock the crowd before the fireworks at the Danbury Fair Mall.

Photo Credit: Nicole Kasseris
Red white and blue

Red white and blue

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Fast Ricky

Fast Ricky

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Fast Ricky

Fast Ricky

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Kids dance to Fast Ricky in the concert before the fireworks

Kids dance to Fast Ricky in the concert before the fireworks

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The big show

The big show

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The Wild Ones

The Wild Ones

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The Wild Ones

The Wild Ones

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The Wild Ones

The Wild Ones

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The main attraction

The main attraction

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Fireworks sizzle

Fireworks sizzle

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Before the fireworks, Fast Ricky and The Wild Ones took center stage in the parking lot and rocked the evening away leading up to the fireworks.

When Fast Ricky Performed, many local kids in the crowd got a turn on the mic and were asked to sing along, as lead singer John made them feel like part of the band.

The band did songs ranging from the classic oldies to the most current tunes.

At 8 p.m., The Wild Ones took over with their own wild assortment of lights. The band kept the audience dancing, playing music from the '90s up to now, with favorites ranging from Britney Spears most-famous hit "Hit Me Baby One More Time," to Pitbull's "Fireball."

Vendors from Mimi's, Rita's Italian Ice, Whole Foods, and The Cook House kept everyone's taste buds in check, selling such goodies as gelato, mozzarella sticks, fried dough, meatballs, hamburgers, hotdogs, and more.

The lead singer from The Wild One's couldn't be any happier about the season. "I'm so happy summer 2015 is here," Tobey excitedly yelled to the crowd.

During the fireworks, the music of the Wild Ones was patched over radio station I-95 FM. They performed patriots songs, including "Born In the USA," "Fireworks," "The Star Spangled Banner" and more to keep the fans entertained during a beautiful show of fireworks put on by the Danbury Fair Mall.

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