Every year we have some friends and neighbors over for a little 3rd of July party. We’ve been doing this same party for 7 years and our firework show gets bigger every year.
You’re in luck this year because we actually allowed cameras to capture some of the behind the scenes preparation and execution of the big show. Due to a camera malfunction we didn’t capture much of the actual show on video, but we did include a few still pics from last night. Amazingly no fingers, eyes or ears were permanently damaged or lost in the filming of this video.
Make no mistake about it, this IS the largest backyard fireworks display in the Southeast.
Happy 4th of July everyone. Hope you have an awesome time with friends and family celebrating this amazing country we’re allowed to live in!
How did you celebrate the 4th?
Untitled from Pete Wilson on Vimeo.
I’d call you a big redneck…but your hair is too nice
Happy 4th of July!
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Touche sir…..Nicely done. That one guy looked like he almost got nailed in the head with an artillery shell. I am quite envious of this as I love being a pyro with fireworks and putting on a show. I think its time to step things up and make this a Cross Point event next year.
A question and two statement
1. So….this was for the kids, right? Where are they?
2. We get arrested for stuff like that here!
3. That was awesome!
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I was honored to be a part of such an incredible firework display. My ears were ringing for hours later. I feel like I’ve experienced some kind of warzone-warrior-soldier kind of camaraderie! Thanks for allowing me into the inner-sanctum. I only added one firework and it was called, “One Bad Mother,” and let me tell you…it was!
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That could never happen here on the West Coast–much to my hubby & his friends’ disappointment. Did you all invite the womenfolk & kiddos? LOL!
Just as the fireworks in the vid were being shot off, someone here in my neighborhood fired up their grill, so right on cue your fireworks start and the smell of grill-fire wafts through our house.
You guys are pyros! The envy of all men, LOL! Especially dear hubby after he sees this vid!
Happy & safe 4th all!
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@Brent, I think “redneck” would be a fair description.
@KC, most of the attenders were located safely, several hundred feet away.
I think the testosterone show was more impressive than the fireworks…
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Those are definately illegal here. We LOVE fireworks and go to as many shows as we can. We just finished eatting and are waiting for it to get dark so we can do our sparklers and such. Our kids love the 4th as much as Christmas.
And to think there was not any alcohol involved…
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Hands down the most fun pastor ever, can you please move to MN? Although you’d spend the night in the slammer for those here, and I would hate for your pyrotechnical talent to go unused, so we will let TN keep you after all. MN will just have to follow your preaching AND antics here. Great video!
Amazing! We went to a local fireworks show last night – it was great, but probably not much different than yours, from the looks of it! We’re BBQing, swimming, and relaxing today…Fireworks are so totally illegal here – they have them in the next county, but I’m too chicken.
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I think the reverand roofers was a little crazier and dangerous
You either love life or or just plain crazy, (I mean that with love in my heart)
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Hard to believe it has already been seven seasons since the first 4th of July celebration we observed in the old culs-de-sac! This is the second one that we have been away for. It is nice to see that things have continued to go well and no major injuries reported.
Happy July 4th to Pete and all of Cross Point!! I miss you so much!! That was the BEST July 4th Firework show i’ve ever seen and i didn’t even have to be in the states for it! You guys don’t mess around! haha….hope you had an amazing weekend
@Nate VZ, We missed you bro. Had a moment of silence and everything!
@Barabar, I think I’m crazy and love life. Could be a dangerous combination.
@anne jackson AMEN!! Could smell the testosterone through my computer screen. AWESOME!!!!
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pretty sure I’ve never lived somewhere that fireworks were legal. glad you all still have your fingers and faces in tact after that
makes me wish I’d bought some sparklers.
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Fun! For the 4th a bunch of us got together for a backyard BBQ at a friend’s new house. It was very low key, but just one of the best ways to spend a holiday – food, drinks, and GREAT friends
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That was an awesomely amazing video! Proves to me you are indeed insane
OH Man……I just had a grin from ear to ear on those last few minutes of that….
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@Chere, it doesn’t get much better than that.
Wow! Impressive! I have to say that as a wife and mother, it makes me a little nervous to watch (kinda like the roof video!). Does it make Brandi nervous?! I know for sure you are making great memories for your boys.
Our weather was not good for the Fourth here in the Chicago area. We watched our town’s parade but did not make it to the local fireworks because it was too wet. I love the 4th of July!
Loved the show! And the fireworks, too
I spent yesterday relaxing after my vacation traveling up the East Coast. But I did get to watch Disney Worlds fireworks a few days ago, and I had the best viewing spot (from my cousin’s apartment) so I got to see the whole thing & avoid the crowds.
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@Patty V, I think she’s used to it these days. Doesn’t seem to bother her too much.
Watched hubby watching the vid. A big smile on his face. I know he wished he was there, in the action! He loves that kind of stuff.
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Oh my gosh-you guys are crazy!!!! Unfortunately here in Oklahoma it poured here and lots of places had to postpone their firework display…but not the ones in the neighborhood behind our creek until 11:00 last night-anyway. We had a cookout earlier in the day with family on my side and last night went and had mexican food!!!
Awesome! Glad you had a good one! X
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That was hilarious! When the guys started screaming for a few seconds I was scared someone caught on fire! You all are some real men
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That was fine for the limited talent that I saw in the behind the scenes segment, but next year if you give me enough notice, we can have it computer controlled. Now there won’t be as much whoopin and hollerin but there will be many more oohhs and aaaahs!
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I stay away from the firing line after having one of those puppies go off in my face, now I’m strictly an observer. Looks like y’all had fun, though.
They banned fireworks here this year due to the drought, but we went on base and saw a pretty good show.
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Got to agree Pastor Pete, you guys are just plain crazy!
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That is Awesome.
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Pete, You think you guys had some rigged up stuff- come down to rural dickson county, where we blow up entire cars filled with fireworks. I do love reading your stuff and what you’re up to!
What did you celebrate on the 4th? I celebrate the 3 freedoms, feel free to leave a response!
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Oh my goodness…we attended a similar production at a friends house here in Woodstock. I will share one of their tips with you….they use 2 blow torches to light everything…much quicker and easier!
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So fun! What are you going to do next year to top this??
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That looked like a lot of fun! I spent the 4th working on a DVD presentation of our missions trip to show at church today. I can’t believe how many hours that took me!
The family celebrated @ church. They had a big celebration going on.
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Awesome Pete, We had a little fireworks-nothing like this. Maybe we’ll work up to celebrating America’s Birthday like you have. God Bless you
IHN, tommyk
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Wow! and all done without the aid of Nomex.
Too Cool!
I have to tell you that your firework display is now internationally admired. I am in Nazareth for 2 weeks spending time with an Arab family here. They kids (teenagers) in the family watched your video with me and they were just oohing and aweeing the whole time. They loved it and were pretty amazed at all the firework choices in the market!
Awesome!!!
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Looks like you guys had a blas. That looked like a pretty awesome show. When are you going to do a firework show for the church?
@Maureen, I’ll let the guys know. They’ll be excited to know we’ve gone international.
I’ve actually decided that next year I want to broadcast the fireworks show live. I think that will be tons of fun since I can’t have all of you over.
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great video…what was that song?
Pete – this is high-class, organized redneck. No offense, I love it!
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@Jon, no doubt man!
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I went to a local baseball game with fireworks afterwards. The team I rooted for lost 18-4. Everyone would of left early but well the fireworks were at the end. Worth the wait!
We biked the 11 mile loop at Cades Cove! And saw 4 bear, alot of deer, bucks and turkeys! Totally getting up at 5 am our time.
Then we went to my mom and dad’s and sat on the porch and ate hamburgers and watched all the boats and jet-skis. No fireworks for us this year. I was too tired by bedtime!
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We celebrated the 4th of July but for very different reasons as my husband and I are both 40 this summer. My husband is British and I have therefore to adjust to British customs so we had a big party in our back garden on Saturday with 60 guests, live band and disco afterwards. We had a blast and I even managed to get all my British friends to dance to some of my favourite Spanish music.
Happy belated 4th of July for all Americans!
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@ransom33, that is awesome. I love that idea.
@Jan Owens, I love, love, love Cades Cove.
I am dying laughing right now. You are seriously 12 years old!
Awesome. Love fireworks. Hmmm so what was I doing on the 4th? I was having a baby
. My own little firecracker! LOL!
i was a little worried that i was going to see your head catch on fire… with all the product on there… it could have been quite dangerous.
ps. i promise to stop neglecting your blog. realizing it has been a long while since i’ve been here.
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