MARQUETTE, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – Marquette hosted its first-ever Independence Day laser lights show on the night of July 4, providing an option for people with sensory issues and PTSD.

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“We do get fireworks all over the country and all over the city, so we don’t lose fireworks, but we gain a sensory-friendly night,” said Anna Dravland, a former member of Marquette’s Fourth of July Committee.

Marquette also hosted its own fireworks show on Monday night, where fireworks were launched in sync with the laser lights show.

“We wanted to bring a new and innovative way to celebrate the Fourth of July to Marquette that everyone will be sure to enjoy,” said Susan Estler, CEO of Travel Marquette. “Due to the outstanding success of our Holiday Lasers on the Ore Dock spectacles, we thought bringing back the lasers for a patriotic Fourth of July display would be an imaginative, exciting, and special way for our area to celebrate the holiday.”

The show features 1,200 feet of laser lights, reaching 50 feet in height. This technology was made possible by a partnership with Fresh Coast Light Lab, a Marquette-based company that uses laser and digital light processing projections.

“We are excited to once again partner with the City of Marquette on another spectacular light show,” said David Kronberg, founder and president of Fresh Coast Light Lab. “Set against Marquette’s beautiful location on Lake Superior, this fourth of July display will be the largest architectural laser show in North America and is a true celebration of community.”