Oswego, NY – As it has for the past 20 years the Oswego harbor will bathe in the glow of a dazzling fireworks display as the Entergy Nuclear Fireworks Spectacular lights up the sky on Saturday evening, July 26th during Harborfest 2008.

Sponsored by Entergy Nuclear Northeast, owner-operator of the 855 MW James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Station in Scriba, the Entergy Nuclear Fireworks Spectacular featuring fireworks by Grucci continues to be the highlight of Harborfest.

The nearly half-hour Entergy Nuclear Fireworks Spectacular is the only world-class fireworks exhibitions in upstate New York and demonstrates the highest level of pyrotechnic artistry as thousand of shells and “ground effects” are choreographed to a carefully selected music track. Produced by Fireworks by Grucci, the Entergy Nuclear Fireworks Spectacular is a very special event that draws an estimated audience of more than 100,000 people to the shores of Lake Ontario each year.

Entergy Nuclear’s Site Vice President for the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant, Pete Dietrich said that Entergy is proud to be a part of Harborfest 2008.  "We're pleased that FitzPatrick has been a part of Harborfest since its inception as we've continued the tradition of bringing world class Fireworks by Grucci to Oswego. This is another chance for us to give back to the community we're so proud to be a part of."

Executive Director of Harborfest, Mike Redding recognizes the important impact that Entergy’s participation has on Harborfest.  “We are very fortunate to enjoy the high level of support and commitment that the management and employees of the James A. FitzPatrick Nuclear Power Plant has shown for the past 20 years.  Entergy Nuclear employees have given thousands of hours of their time and talents to Harborfest as valued volunteers from the very first year assisting in festival set up, electrical installations, fireworks barge set up and tear-down as well as staffing the activities tent and serving year round on many Harborfest planning committees.  FitzPatrick employees were on hand when the original concept of Harborfest was being adopted and they continue to play a major role in the festival 20 years later.  We are pleased to welcome Entergy Nuclear back for the 2008 edition of Harborfest,” said Redding.

Fireworks by Grucci is an award winning Long Island Based company known for its complex and exciting shows. In addition to Harborfest they have produced fireworks displays for six presidential inaugurations, the Statue of Liberty Centennial, the Brooklyn Bridge Centennial, The Lake Placid Olympic Games, the Los Angeles Olympic Games, the Salt Lake City Olympic Games the Olympic Games in Greece and several world fairs.

Slated for July 24th - 27th, the 2008 edition of Harborfest will feature plenty of food, fun and entertainment as venues on both Oswego’s east and west sides will be used to deliver the excitement.  A wide variety of entertainment will be featured on stages throughout the city of Oswego including, the NRG Family Stage in Washington Square Park, the Budweiser Rock Stage on East Second Street, the Veteran’s Stage, the West River Walk, and the Labatt Lakeview Stage in Breitbeck Park.   With the Route 104 Bridge closed for repair this summer, be sure to plan accordingly so that you don’t miss the events you want to see.  The Utica Street Bridge will be open as will the pedestrian walking bridge located just north of Utica Street.  Visit the Harborfest website at www.oswegoharborfest.com for the latest information regarding transportation options and performance schedules.

The Entergy Nuclear Fireworks Spectacular at Harborfest 2008 will began at
9:30 pm on July 26th and the music-track will again be simulcast on radio. Best viewing is along the harbor area in the City of Oswego from Fort Ontario on the east to Breitbeck Park on the west.