The Village of Johnson Creek Board recently voted to approve an Independence Day Fireworks display on July 2 at Centennial Park, 620 Midge Street.
This is the first time the village is hosting an Independence Day Fireworks display in recent memory, according to a press release submitted by Katie Newcomb, Village of Johnson Creek tourism and communications director.
“We really wanted to do something to celebrate our village and create an opportunity for our community to come together after such a devastating year with the pandemic,” Village Board President John L. Swisher was quoted as saying in the release. “So many of our residents and businesses were affected and this is a chance for our community to come together, in a safe way, to kick off the holiday weekend,” he said.
The village-sponsored fireworks program will begin at dusk on Friday, July 2, weather permitting and should last approximately 15 minutes, the release states.
The village has contracted with Spielbauer Fireworks Co., Inc., to put on the display. Spielbauer has produced firework displays in the past at Centennial Park for other events, but this is the first time the company is working directly with the village for Independence Day, the release continued.
“Spielbauer has been a great vendor to work with. They have been nothing but professional and accommodating, even when we contacted them with relatively short notice. Our team is looking forward to working with them to put on a great show,” Village Administrator Brad Calder said.
To build excitement with residents, the village will be hosting an online photo contest on its tourism Facebook page later this month where the community will have a chance to vote for its favorite holiday-themed photos as submitted by residents. Winners will receive a special holiday gift package.
Those planning to attend the Johnson Creek fireworks display are asked to plan accordingly by allowing plenty of time for traffic and parking, and bringing their own chairs and non-alcoholic beverages and snacks. Event-goers will find some parking at Centennial Park, with additional parking opportunities on streets within the village. As the event approaches, maps, helpful tips, and links to local ordinances will be on the village’s website: www.johnsoncreek-wi.us, and the tourism website: www.visitjohnsoncreek.org.
Village of Johnson Creek Police Chief Gary Bleecker encourages all to celebrate safely and responsibly, saying within the release: “Independence Day is a time for celebration, and this year is no exception. However, for the safety of everyone, we are asking residents and visitors to please be respectful of our local ordinances and to leave the fireworks to the professionals for the holiday. While we want everyone to have a great time at the event, we also want it to be safe for everyone and will be out and about that weekend to help ensure safety.”
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