It’s been a tradition for 21 years.
The Cleveland Orchestra mixes its music with fireworks for a concert and show called the Star-Spangled Spectacular that draws up to 80,000 people and their energy, excitement and spending downtown .
But this year, there’s a change.
The orchestra has decided to do it’s free downtown concert as a commemorative event to mark the 10th anniversry of 9/11.
And while seemingly everyone salutes recognizing the profound and historic importance, some concertgoers and businesses wonder why both events could not have been held.
Concertgoer Cheri Henson said, “I was mad. I was disappointed not having this. Now we have to find an alternative plan. We came down with my nieces and nephews. It’s a great event, a tradition.”
The event is a big night for downtown restaurants.
John Q’s has a patio facing Public Square.
Owner Rick Cassara said, “It’ll be a big hit for us. We sell out the patio and fill up the restaurant. Dollarwise, it would be
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