The regulatory shift has drawn mixed reactions regarding the necessity of the chemical ban and its impact on water quality.
Sandy Purdon, executive producer of the Big Bay Boom, questioned the restrictions, citing historical water testing data.
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"The water quality chemists that have been doing water quality tests on our show for many years have said that the perchlorate that they test for apparently dissipates and is eliminated in salt water within 30 seconds or a minute once it hits the water.
So, I'm a little confused about what all the negativity is about," Purdon said.
Despite the visual modifications, organizers maintain that the core commemorative spirit remains intact.
"People are still going to see a spectacular show," Bruggema said.
He emphasized that the public will still enjoy the performance as a collective celebration of national history.
"Fireworks aficionados will notice some stuff, but this is about celebrating our independence and 250 years of our accomplishments.
So I believe everybody will take that into account, that's why we're doing this, and the music is going to make everybody feel good," Bruggema said.
Beyond the central bay display, other regional festivities include a 500-drone synchronized aerial show at La Jolla Cove, community parades in Coronado, and specialized viewings at the Maritime Museum of San Diego.
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Additional celebrations, picnics, and fireworks are scheduled across North, South, and East County locations including Chula Vista, Oceanside, and Santee.
