Every Labor Day weekend, thousands of people find their way to downtown Knoxville to watch fireworks.  Not just any fireworks, but the largest firework show in the Southeast.  With its 20th anniversary this year, Boomsday continues to draw crowds.

Despite the fun and excitement of Boomsday, some feel the event's layout could be improved.  With so many people in one spot, some have concerns about the crowdedness and the close proximity of the fireworks to the viewers.  

Jackie Clowers, a senior at the University of Tennessee, expressed his ideas for better crowd control.  While he enjoyed the show, he believes that more room for on-lookers should be made available on the other side of the Tennessee River.  

"I enjoyed Boomsday this year.  The fireworks were innovative and exciting as they always are.  However, I feel like it has gotten too big for its own good," Clowers said.  "Hopefully, the south side of the river's walkway will be complete before next year's event so the crowd can be on both sides."

Another UT senior, Erin Frye, felt the fireworks were a little too close for her comfort.  Frye expressed fear that she might be hit by a firework during the "Jaws" portion of the show, in which fireworks come up from the water.

"There were a few times where I felt like I needed to duck down to avoid being hit by a firework!  I just felt like they were a little too close," Frye said.  "I'm not sure if they are supposed to be that close or not, but I was a little scared."  

However, despite some concerns about the crowds and the closeness of fireworks, most everyone still seems to enjoy this Knoxville tradition.  Boomsday continues to be a fun way to bring the summer to an end and to mark the beginning of a new fall semester for students.    

Lindsay Lucas, a UT sophomore, comments on her experience at Boomsday this year.  As a member of Sigma Kappa sorority, she feels it served as a great sisterhood event.  She met her sisters on campus to walk to the event together.    

"It was a lot of fun.  It was a great time to bond with sisters," Lucas said.  

With so many people enjoying one firework show, it's no surprise that most everyone looks forward to Boomsday, er, Labor Day weekend each year.