The Catskill Chronicle

Story and photos by Carol Montana

Hundreds of people poured into the parking lot, while hundreds of others lined Route 17B jostling for a good view of the annual 4th of July fireworks at Monticello Racino.

The Racino itself was packed as people tried their luck at the video slots while waiting for the fireworks to start. And in the grandstand, racing fans cheered on their favorite steed.

Finally, the lights dimmed and the fireworks started. Beloved as some of the best fireworks in the area, the oohs and aahs could be heard far and wide as starbursts, peonies, dahlias, spiders and more, in red, white, blue, purple, green and pink lit up the sky. And at the end of the show, a well-deserved round of applause, along with hoots and hollers went up from the crowd.

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