Possibly KBHR pre-programmed the announcements to automatically broadcast, and no one was live at the station to announce the cancellation. But the event coordinator should've stepped up and let people know that the drones wouldn't fly. An uncomfortable announcement to make, but ultimately way more respectful than making people wait around for nothing. Thoughtlessness reigned supreme (a growing phenomenon with events, unfortunately).

KBHR announced twice that the show was starting soon, and then nothing was mentioned about a cancellation. Very disappointing all around. Maybe just stick with fireworks next time...a decent pyrotechnics team can avoid issues due to a little rain.

HIB: that's sad to hear - another example of myopic event comm failure. Clearly SOMEONE knew of the drones' soggy fate early on, and (had they been thoughtful) could've dispatched a Lake Patrol boat to alert the flotilla.

We waited on station with a full load of passengers for almost two hours. Called in and
It turns out the drone array...got wet and never flew. Why was the array allowed to get soggy?!
Whole lotta disappointed people...

saw the boat parade. was there ever a drone show??

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Lots were waiting for drone show! But still no show or announcement, and many have left, but many waiting.

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Did I hear it right at Jackie’s memorial someone bought the Big Red Hotel building where all the street dances were and are going to refurnish and open it back up? That would be so awesome.

Does anyone know if they will cancel the drone show if it is raining?

Bummer Van. I would also like to see the drone show. Looking pretty wet!!

Greatful for the rain. Been way to dry in the valley.

Doesn't look like the drone show is in my future tonight, its cold and wet out there.....

its been barely dripping here in Moonridge for a little while but we have 3/4" of rain according to my weather station. Looks like we are in for some more shortly. The forest had a good bath today!

Hope the Big Bear Rodeo goes well this evening. Rain has stopped out in Erwin Lake for the moment