GREEN BAY (NBC 26) — The rainy holiday weather did not prevent people from having some fun during Green Bay's Fire over the Fox event Monday.
They have their umbrellas.
They're wearing their ponchos.
They're staying under the tents and under trees attempting to stay dry.
But the soggy weather is not raining on some of these festgoers' parade.
"Even though the way it's raining and stuff, we're still going to make the most of it and have a good time," Mark Kuehn said.
"People have gone through a lot worse for a lot less," Chandler Roskom said. "And it's still fun to get out. It's just a little rain."
Fire over the Fox's start time was pushed back one hour because of the storms.
"You know, you roll with the punches," On Broadway marketing director Brooke Hafs said.
Hafs — a former NBC 26 employee — says all programming went on as planned, including the fireworks.
"The rain doesn't hold them back, as long as there's no severe weather," Hafs said.
Hafs says when the weather cooperates, about 100,000 people show up. And she acknowledges the rain likely kept some people from going.
"But you know, Wisconsinites are hardy folk," Hafs said. "And a lot of them throw on a rain coat, an umbrella, and enjoy it anyway."
Because this is only a once-a-year event, and for some, it means a lot.
"They missed out if they didn't come," Roskom said.
"It's a yearly tradition," Ashley Schlenvogt said.
"Yeah, just have a good time and make the most of it and celebrate," Kuehn said. "You know, Happy Birthday America."
The Green Bay Police Department sent NBC 26 the following statement regarding security at Fire over the Fox:
"The Green Bay Police department is fully committed to providing a safe environment for the Fire Over the Fox celebration. A comprehensive security plan has been put in place including a large complement of officers assigned to do nothing but monitor the event and provide public safety. GBPD is not aware of any threats regarding Fire Over the Fox. As always, if you see something say something. GBPD officers will promptly investigate any suspicious activity at the event."
