In July 1912, New York City announced plans for a major Fourth of July celebration featuring extensive lighting in fifteen parks, thanks to support from the New York Edison Company. The display involved over 100,000 electrical bulbs, with lights synchronized to create a spectacular show across the city, particularly in City Hall Park. In 1915, G. Walker, an Australian aviation pioneer, brought surfboarding to Long Beach, showcasing new recreational trends and highlighting the year’s summer activities for vacationers.
Plans for the lighting of fifteen of the city's parks on the nights of July 4, 5 and 6 were announced by the Mayor's committee, marking a historic Fourth of July celebration.
G. Walker, an aviation pioneer from Australia, introduced surfboarding at Long Beach, a new fad expected to become popular among summer visitors.
The lighting in City Hall Park will be particularly elaborate, featuring searchlights and flags festooned in trees and over footpaths.
More than 100,000 electrical bulbs will be used for the most elaborate July 4 electrical display ever attempted in the city.
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