REVERE, Mass. — The City of Revere has postponed tonight’s fireworks display at the annual sand sculpting festival due to severe weather expected in the area.
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Severe thunderstorms, heavy rain, and strong wind gusts are forecasted throughout the evening, prompting officials to move the scheduled fireworks show to Sunday, July 19 at 9 p.m.
The festival itself will remain open today from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. The People’s Choice voting for the best sculpture will take place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The city has hosted the weekend-long sand sculpting festival for 22 years.
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