Covering20squarekilometers, the Wenchang Satellite launch centre will includea commandcentre, in addition to a rocket-launching site, rocketassemblyplant, andaspace-sciencethemepark.
The display started at 1815 GMT on Wednesday at Scatcherd Park in the town and when the final rocket was launched the Last Post was played followed by Reveille.
Once home to circus performers and the Miss America Pageant, the Pier is now a modernamusement park of rides and attractions, including the thrilling Rocket that slingshots riders 225 feet into the air, and a variety of fried foods.
On the issue of North Korea, which has not featured heavily in the campaign despite its recent rocket launch, both candidates have promised more engagement with Pyongyang - though, in Ms Park's case, more cautiously than her rival.