For the 20th anniversary of the biggest Labor Day fireworks display in the South East, family and friends gathered in downtown Knoxville Sunday night.

On this much anticipated day, Neyland Drive and Volunteer Landing are the home to many fun events and a 30 minute fireworks production that is choreographed to a musical mix. Over 300,000 people attend the event every year to see the fireworks and relax on the three-day weekend.

The festival is always changing and this year they added a few goodies for children and adults. The petting zoo featured animals like goats, a camel and a zebra/donkey named "Zonkey." Pony rides were also a new treat. Parents, students and children flocked to the petting zoo to see the different animals.

The 2007 Chrysler Jeep Boomsday Festival also had aircrafts flying overheard by the Air National Guard, the Knox County Sheriff's Aviation Unit and the Tennessee Museum of Aviation.

UT junior, Kelly Tyree, has gone to the festival for the past three years. "It's during a holiday weekend. It's a good time for people just to relax and hang out," said Tyree.

Students, locals and distant travelers usually wander the streets for good food, fun games or entertainment. The Marines` booth drew a crowd. People were challenged to do pull-ups or just hang on the bar provided.

The Ferris wheel was a great place to get out of the hustle and bustle. On the top one could see the Tennessee River flooded with boats to get a better view of the  fireworks.

When the fireworks were about to begin, most of the crowd does a 10 second countdown to the first explosion. Every one stands in awe of the bright lights and booming noise. Cries of "wow look at that one" and "that was so awesome" are heard along the congested street.

The music varies from Avril Lavigne to show tunes like "Singing in the Rain." As the music is played stars, cube shapes, hearts and even smiley faces light up the sky.

Everyone has their favorite portion of the show. "My favorite part is the waterfall off of the bridge. Also on the water when they do the jaws stuff," said Tyree. 

After the fireworks, people clear out and gear up for next year when Boomsday becomes legal.