Fireworks are set off to the delight of thousands at Olcott Beach. (PHOTOS BY HEATHER N. GRIMMER / CONTRIBUTOR)

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OLCOTT — Spotty showers and threats of thunderstorms throughout Thursday had many wondering if the annual Independence Day fireworks in Olcott might be put on hold. But the weather held and the people came out in droves — as they do every year.

With thousands of people lining the shores of Olcott Beach, the spectacular show started around 10 p.m., drawing oohs and aahs from the crowd of spectators, wrapped in blankets on a very chilly July night.

Before the show began, kids played in Krull Park, couples strolled the boardwalk, and vendors hawked glow-in-the-dark everything to the delight of kids and the chagrin of moms' and dads' wallets.

Independence Day celebrations continue in Olcott with a Patriot's Parade today at noon. More fireworks are set to be displayed for viewing in Lockport and Royalton.



More fireworks photos are available by clicking here.