Hundreds of synchronized drones replaced traditional fireworks in a stunning patriotic display over Shasta Lake on July 3, drawing thousands to the iconic dam for Shasta County’s debut aerial spectacle. Shasta County marked America’s 250th anniversary with a modern twist on Independence Day celebrations. On Friday evening, July 3, approximately 200 drones took to the skies above Shasta Lake near Shasta Dam in the region’s first-ever drone light show. The roughly 15- to 20-min