Weather won't stop city fireworks

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - There are usually thousands of people on the lawn at Battleship Park to watch the fireworks, but that wasn’t the case this Fourth of July.

Rain drenched the lawn where cars usually park, limiting the number that could come in but that didn’t stop people from having a good time.

Dalene Lenz was there enjoying a family Fourth tradition, homemade ice cream.

"We get the family together and get out here and try and see some fireworks and listen to some good music,” said Lenz.

The crowd was considerably smaller because of the rain. Greg Cyprian with the City of Mobile said they had no choice.

"We know that in the past when we had rain, people had to get towed out. So after 35 minutes of straight rain we knew what that would mean. As you can see, it looks like a river out here," said Cyprian.

No one was allowed to park on the lawn this year, so only around 200 cars were allowed in.

The rain also canceled the Mobile Pop’s concert. Director John Reamer said it was supposed to be the long time conductor’s last concert.

"His last two concerts with us were called off due to weather. That makes this one even more difficult," said Reamer.

The lucky few who did have a spot at the park were having a great time and keeping the true purpose of the holiday at heart.

 "We just love supporting the service people men who served in the Army, Navy, Air Force; all of them," said Joyce Harris.

Ingrid Wilson is a native Guatemalan. She said it touches her to see Americans showing their pride for their country.

"I came from Guatemala came here to study and married somebody from Alabama. So for me it's a nice celebration for seeing their love for their country,” said Wilson.