rhythm and booms

Vice President of Madison Fireworks Deb McCue says the decision was for public safety purposes. She says organizers didn't want large crowds in the park with no safe place to go if severe weather strikes.

All volunteers are asked to report at the same time tomorrow to fill their shifts.

*****Release from Mayor's office:

Working together with police, fire and Rhythm & Booms organizers, Mayor Dave Cieslewicz announced today that Rhythm & Booms will be postponed to the rain date tomorrow, Sunday June 28.

All "Rhythm and Booms" activities have been postponed until Sunday because of the threat of severe weather Saturday night.

All events including the fireworks show will run on the same schedule (times) tomorrow, Sunday, June 28.

Forecasts of severe thunderstorms and lightening through the evening threaten safety at the event. The full event will go forward on Sunday, with events in Warner Park starting at 12:00p.m.

“Public safety is our top priority, and I want to thank Terry Kelly and our Police and Fire Departments for working together to join me in making what we feel is a responsible decision,” Mayor Dave Cieslewicz said. “We’re looking forward to a sunny day and a full event tomorrow. I’ll be at Rhythm & Booms tomorrow with my family.”

Sunday’s forecast is 78 degrees and sunny all day, and Rhythm & Booms will put on a full schedule of events.