The holiday weekend events for Loessfest were supposed to cap off with a fireworks show and performance by the Omaha Symphony. The symphony's performance has been canceled after strong rains hit earlier tonight and then again just after 8 p.m. tonight.
But Loessfest wants everyone to know the fireworks are still on.
Bummer! The @omahasymphony concert is cancelled because of the rain! But FIREWORKS ARE ON AT 9:15! Please RT!!
— Loessfest (@Loessfest) May 31, 2016
KMTV Action 3 News reporter Nick Starling posted this video of people in the audience getting ready for the concert around 7:45 p.m. tonight.
Lots of people ready to see fireworks soon too at @Loessfest! @action3news pic.twitter.com/j09gUeRqas
— Nick Starling (@NickStarlingTV) May 31, 2016
Shortly after though, he said it started pouring and people began running to stay dry. The Omaha Symphony then tweeted this:
Due to a sudden cloudburst, the concert tonight is CANCELLED!! Thank you to everyone to came tonight to @Loessfest! See you next year!
— Omaha Symphony (@omahasymphony) May 31, 2016
Earlier today, the City of Council Bluffs said they had already hit record attendance.
