GlobalFest cancelled Thursday; goes Friday instead

By News Staff

Posted Aug 27, 2010 1:50 pm.

This article is more than 5 years old.

GlobalFest fireworks had to be cancelled Thursday night for the second time this year.

Rain and high wind were the reasons officials cancelled the show.

However. a make-up fireworks display will take place Friday night at Elliston park as Spain shows off their stuff.

The big finale of the fireworks competition is Saturday night.

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