Addison’s annual July 4th celebration in 1988 was bigger than ever—and not just for the fireworks. On July 3rd, Uy Brown showed how the city used the event to attract visitors and boost its image. With over 100 restaurants, 2,200 hotel rooms, and a dazzling fireworks display, the city made sure its name stayed lit up well beyond the night sky. Here is how to watch WFAA's Fourth of July Flashback Special: https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/the-vault/celebrate-fourth-of-july-look-back-through-decades-on-wfaa/287-ef1d0345-5aea-4361-b759-e8372f1f0b89