LEXINGTON FIREWORKS REACTION

LEXINGTON FIREWORKS REACTION

In our top story at 11... lexington is preparing for its annual fireworks show...but it's going to be a little different this year due to coronavirus restrictions.

Abc 36's bobbi mcswine spoke to people downtown today...and she tells us most of the people she talked to say they like the plan to play it safe.

####### fireworks this year's fourth of july still has its sparkle... fireworks but from the ground it might not feel the same... lexington's mayor linda gorton says the fireworks are designed to be seen within a mile radius of downtown's launch pad.

...making it easier for people to watch the show from home...or you can still come downtown but you're asked to stay in your car.

Some people say that's a good thing.

"zoe: i have to say i'm glad it's still going on in the sense that we want to see fireworks, but it is really good that people have to stay in their cars because coronavirus is still very real."

"dana: there's just too much going around, too much spread.

People are not wearing masks when they should be.

It's making it too easy to contaminate each other."

But on the other hand...not everyone thinks it's likely that people will stay in their cars.

"kellie: especially when you park and you can't see it or something and you want to get out, and then the hustle and bustle of the streets being shut down has already shown people want to get out.

"david: that's one of the reasons why i'm not coming downtown.

Staying in the car - i think that's like people going to church.

Ya know, if you went to a big parking lot and couldn't go inside, you can hear the sermon - it's just - i don't know.

It's just a bit awkward i think."

The show will start at 10 p-m saturday at r.j.

Corman railyard downtown... in lexington, bobbi mcswine, abc 36 news.

###### if you do decide to get a closer view downtown tomorrow night... the city says everyone should stay in their cars...or bring a lawn chair and sit next to their cars...wear a mask...and practice social distancing.

The city says there will be plenty of parking spots available near the launch pad...r.j.

Corman railyard...and the lexington city parking lot will open at 8 p-m and is free...cars can enter through gates 1 and 2 off high street...keep in mind cars will be parked in every other space, first come