THIS YEAR'S KABOOM TOWN!  IS BOOMING WITH EXCITING NEW FEATURES AND SURPRISES - JULY 3, ADDISON, TEXAS

The Town of Addison is heating up as it prepares for the 22^nd annual Kaboom Town!, nationally recognized as one of the America's Top 10 Independence Day spectaculars. A special treat every July 3 for all of North Texas, this year's event will be even more unforgettable as the Addison Airport celebrates its 50^th Anniversary. To commemorate this momentous occasion, several thrilling features like warbirds, skydivers and military fly-bys have been added to make Kaboom Town! even more exciting for the whole family.

COMPLETE KABOOM TOWN! SCHEDULE

Tuesday, July 3, 2007, 5:00 p.m. - midnight (all times are approximate)

WHERE:           Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle Drive
                       Addison, Texas 75001

Additionally, a listing of Kaboom Town! restaurant watch parties will be released 15 days from the event.

TRAFFIC

NOTES:            Because of the popularity of the Kaboom Town! in addition to Addison Road construction (from Belt Line Road to Arapaho Road) there is a possibility for traffic delays, specifically following the fireworks.  For this reason, spectators are advised to remain at their favorite restaurant or stay for the movie at the "Cinema in the Circle" to avoid these issues.   Those who choose to leave immediately after the fireworks show are encouraged to travel as directed for a few miles beyond Addison's borders and then travel in the direction you desire.

COST:              FREE - both the Kaboom Town! and Cinema in the Circle are free.

SPONSORS:     MIX 102.9; AMICA

ADDITIONAL    The Black Daggers

INFO:               To kickoff this year's Kaboom Town!, the 531 Air Guard Band will play at 5:30 p.m. followed The Black Daggers, the official U.S. Army Special Operations Command Parachute Demonstration Team, will perform a special parachute drop. Comprised entirely of volunteers from throughout the Army special operations community, the mission of The Black Daggers is to perform live aerial demonstrations to encourage community relations and recruiting. 

For more about The Black Daggers, visit http://news.soc.mil/blackdaggers/blackdaggers.htm#info.)

Dana Bowman
This year's event also includes a special parachute drop by Retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Dana Bowman.  Bowman lost both his legs when he collided midair with his-then teammate Sgt. Jose Aguillon during the team's annual training.   For more about Dana Bowman, visit: http://www.danabowman.com/danabowman12007_041.htm)    

"Wings over Addison" historic airplane flyover

To commemorate the 50^th anniversary of the Addison Airport, an historic airplane flyover presented by the Cavanaugh Flight Museum, will take flight.  The show features vintage aircraft including:

• Cornell
• Avenger
• Hellcat
• Corsair
• Mustang
• Mitchell
• T-28, T-34, T-6 and C-47

For airplane flyover show info, visit http://www.cavanaughflightmuseum.com/.

Kaboom Town! -

Named as one of the top 10 fireworks displays in the country by the American Pyrotechnics Association and repeatedly rated by national media as one of the top 10 shows in the U.S.  More than 300,000 guests attend each year.

For more about Kaboom Town!, visit www.http://www.addisontexas.net/.