Fireworks of ferragosto

Ferragosto is an Italian religious holiday in the middle of August. It's the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. In Abruzzo it's an especially popular holiday. Traditionally in Tortoreto they have a fireworks show at night on the day of the holiday.  The fireworks aren't at dusk, as is common in the USA, but are deep into the night, at 1:30am.  The fireworks are launched from the beach and from platforms at sea. Our spot was only about 100 feet from the closest fireworks.


Here are some sample images from the fireworks:

The whole show lasted about 30 minutes.  This is just the last minute or so of the finale.

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