The 4th of July is almost here! And with this holiday comes the beautiful, yet loud firework shows. Loud noises and bright lights can be difficult for a lot of people but especially for our friends who have serious sensory awareness. We here at Musical Bridges have put together a list of must haves for firework shows, including a fun song to sing on the way!

The main contender in sensory overload at fireworks shows would have to be how loud they are! If you are heading to a fireworks display or hearing the neighbors personal show next door look into sound dampening headphones! These are great not only for everyday use but spectacular for seriously loud events such as concerts and of course fireworks. Here is a link to some of our favorite headphones here!

While it might not seem like a potential issue the fireworks might be to bright as well! Pop on some sunglasses to minimize the overall effect and still enjoy the colorful show. Since the amount of people attending might cause some stress, bringing some comfort items can help reduce the strain. Go ahead and bring weighted lap pads, favorite fidgets, and anything else your kiddo enjoys and helps them keep calm!

Prepare your child for what is about to happen. Let them know that it might be a little loud, bright, and/or busy. You know your child best, give an appropriate amount of a heads up so that they feel prepared and safe for the show! And as a little something that might make the drive to the firework show a little bit more fun try out this piggyback song that reminds your child they have the tools to remain calm and that they will have a great time! This song will get stuck in your head as much as the original. Keep it going and it’ll be the firework song that never ends!

Whether you are enjoying a night in watching the fireworks on tv, setting off your own fireworks show, or attending Downtown Nashville’s symphony accompanied display, us here at Musical Bridges hope you have a fun and safe Fourth of July!

Happy Independence Day!