National holiday A thunderstorm spoils the August 1st celebration in Lugano
The fireworks show organized by the city of Lugano for the 1st of August has been postponed to Saturday. Shortly before the fireworks were due to start at 10.30 pm, a thunderstorm set in.
02.08.2025, 00:57
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The fireworks were to be set off from a large raft moored in the lake off Lugano. The wind that arose from 10 p.m., followed by a thunderstorm, prevented the ignition of the installations developed for the national holiday, the city administration announced on Friday evening.
The fireworks for the Ticino town were prepared by a specialist company that organizes fireworks displays throughout Switzerland and abroad, including in China. In response to criticism from environmentalists, the head of the company has patented a biodegradable plastic that has already been adopted by other companies in the industry.
