Tacoma’s Mystery Fireworks: An Explosive Show of WTF

Well, shit—here we go again. Tacoma just got hit with another round of mystery fireworks, and let’s be honest, no one knows what the hell is going on. Last Saturday, around 9 p.m., the sky over Commencement Bay lit up with bright, colorful explosions. But here’s the kicker: Nobody’s taking credit for it. It’s the second year in a row, and the suspense is driving us nuts.

Fireworks for the Mystery Lovers

What’s crazier than fireworks booming across Puget Sound? The fact that no one knows who’s behind them. According to reports, these pyrotechnics were launched from a barge chilling out in Commencement Bay—right in the middle of Pierce County’s hotspots, between Ruston and Browns Point. That’s like prime fireworks real estate, folks. And yeah, if you’re anywhere near the water, you probably got an eyeful.

A Show with a Price Tag

Let’s break it down: These aren’t your run-of-the-mill backyard fireworks. We’re talking high-end, in-your-face explosions that cost roughly $2,000 a minute. That’s right, 20 minutes of this madness set someone back at least $40K. You gotta be some kind of badass—or just really bored—to blow that kind of cash for a covert light show.

Who the F**k is Behind This?

Seriously, who’s doing this? Last year’s display near Bainbridge Island was a head-scratcher too. People heard it from over 50 miles away, and it’s the same story this time. The Coast Guard even got involved, setting up a safety zone from 8 to 10 p.m. during the show. But no one’s talking—no organization, no rich pyro-enthusiast, nobody. Just some shadowy firework gods, blessing the skies with their secretive explosions.

Social Media’s Blowing Up Too

If you were online that night, you already know. Social media was buzzing with reports from people as far as Auburn, Normandy Park, and Sumner. “What the hell is that noise?” seemed to be the question of the night. But hey, at least they got a free show.

Is This the New Annual WTF Moment?

Here’s the thing: It happened last year, and now it’s happened again. Is this becoming Tacoma’s new WTF moment of the year? Maybe. All we know is, whoever’s behind this is keeping it tight-lipped, and honestly, that’s kind of impressive in a world where everyone can’t stop sharing their breakfast on Instagram. Kudos to you, Mystery Fireworks Gang—you’ve got us all wondering.

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