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FIREWORKS RITUAL CONTINUES

AT EAGAN CENTER JULY 4

Florissant’s proud tradition of celebrating Independence Day continues this year on the grounds of the James J. Eagan Civic Center at Florissant Valley Park, which is located at the intersection of Parker Road and Waterford Drive.

Once again this year there will be food trucks to help celebrate the holiday. Here is the list of food trucks that will be there, Steamroller Bagel & Deli Food Truck, New York Tom’s, Kona Ice, Mann Meats and Midwest Kettlecorn with others possibly signing up. Festivities begin with an outdoor concert performance by the Northwinds Concert Band at 7:30 p.m. (See story below.)

Following the concert, the City of Florissant is sponsoring its renowned fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. This year’s extravaganza features a dazzling fireworks presentation combining brilliant shells, color sequencing, dimensional frontage, and low and high level aerial combinations.

Florissant’s show has always been very heavily attended and is widely honored and acclaimed by thousands of Florissant and North County sightseers. So bring out the blankets and lawn chairs to enjoy top notch, free entertainment for the entire family.

In the event of inclement weather, the fireworks display ONLY will be held the following evening (July 5 at 9:15 p.m). For additional information, please call the James J. Eagan Center at 314-921-4466.

HAZELWOOD HIRES ARC PYROTECHNICS

AGAIN FOR JULY 4 FIREWORKS SHOW

The City of Hazelwood has chosen ARC Pyrotechnics to produce the Fourth of July pyromusical show for 2019. This year’s fireworks show is scheduled for Thursday, July 4, in White Birch Park at 1186 Teson Road. Starting time is around 9:15 p.m.

The City of Hazelwood is paying ARC Pyrotechnics $24,000 to provide its annual fireworks show. ARC plans to launch 5,714 rocket shells during its program. Of this amount, 1,118 will be large shells. Here is a breakdown of the shell totals: 440, 4” size shells; 582, 3” size shells and 96, 2.5” size shells. They will be choreographed to a soundtrack and scripted to match the tempo during a 20-minute program.

“Hazelwood’s annual Fourth of July fireworks are one of the most anticipated and attended events in our community,” said Doug Littlefield, Hazelwood’s Supertinendent of the Parks & Recreation Division. “We chose ARC to do our pyromusical events because they are among the best at what they do. They use an assortment of firework effects that maximize people’s visual enjoyment and use a state-of-the-art computer controlled firing system to precisely sync their rockets to the patriotic music.”

As in the past, there is no public parking at White Birch Park, with the exception of a limited number of disabled accessible spots. Other parking areas include the following: Armstrong Elementary School; Hazelwood West High School; Howdershell Park; and the Knights of Columbus. Shuttle buses will be running back and forth between the park and Armstrong as well as Hazelwood West, starting at 7 p.m. Those who park their vehicles at Howdershell Park and Knights of Columbus can walk to the fireworks site.

To ensure the walking safety of local residents, the City of Hazelwood will be restricting parking on streets which surround White Birch Park. This will allow for safe arrival and departure of pedestrians from the park. The following streets will have signs posted saying, “NO PARKING FROM 6 PM TO 11 PM,” on July 4: Altavia Dr.; Chula Dr.; Monte Dr.; Christina Marie Lane; Christina Marie Court; Woodcrest Lane; Nathaniel Court; Amanda Lynn Dr.; Freeland Dr.; and Teson Road.

In the event rain postpones the fireworks display on July 4, plans are to reschedule for July 5. For more information, call the Hazelwood Parks and Recreation Office at (314) 731-0980.

The City of Florissant will once again host their free outdoor concert series, “Music Under the Stars.” Starting Thursday, July 4 with the Northwinds Concert Band, under the direction of Larry Marsh, patriotic marches and hits from Broadway and film will precede the Independence Day fireworks in the Florissant Valley Park by the James J. Eagan Center at 7 :30 p.m. All other performances will take place at St. Ferdinand Park by the lake. Food trucks and ice cream every Saturday.

FERGUSON 4TH OF JULY

FESTIVAL AT JANUARY WABASH

Ferguson’s annual fireworks display will again be held at January Wabash Memorial Park, 501 N. Florissant Rd., with fireworks beginning around 9:15 p.m.

This year’s theme is Ferguson Marching Forward and the festival colors are red, white, and blue.

Schedule of Events

• 10 a.m. : Parade
• 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. : Petting Zoo (sponsored by Ferguson Lion’s Club)
• 12 p.m. – 7 p.m : Family Fun Zone
• 12 p.m. – 9 p.m. : Entertainment
• 12 p.m. – Brian Owens
• 2 p.m. – Trixie Delight
• 5 p.m. – That 80’s Band
• 7 p.m. – Breakdown Shakedown
• 2 p.m. – 6:00pm : Balloon Artist
• 9:15 p.m. : Fireworks Display

*Times are subject to change

JULY 4TH BAND CONCERT BEGINS

‘MUSIC UNDER THE STARS’ SERIES

The City of Florissant will once again host their free outdoor concert series, “Music Under the Stars.” Starting Thursday, July 4 with the Northwinds Concert Band, under the direction of Larry Marsh, patriotic marches and hits from Broadway and film will precede the Independence Day fireworks in the Florissant Valley Park by the James J. Eagan Center at 7 :30 p.m. All other performances will take place at St. Ferdinand Park by the lake. Food trucks and ice cream every Saturday.

Upcoming Bands for 2019

• Power Play-Saturday, July 13- 7 p.m.

Power Play combines Jazz, Blues, R&B, Motown, Disco, and much more.

• Steve Ewing Band- Saturday, July 20 – 7 p.m.Lead singer of the URGE and his band perform classic covers, new independent releases & URGE favorites.
• Smashband Superhits –Saturday, July 27 – 7 p.m.Ten-piece band playing the hits of the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.
• The Abbey Road Warriors –Saturday, Aug. 3 – 7 p.m.A celebration of the Beatles’ music that many of us grew up with and love so dearly.
• Billy Peek– Saturday, Aug. 10 – 7 p.m.

Legendary Rock & Blues guitarist.

• Butch Wax and the Hollywoods- Saturday, Aug. 17 – 7 p.m. One of the hottest shows in town, songs of the 50s, 60s & 70s, Motown, R & B and Rock ‘N’ Roll
• South Side Johnny Band – Saturday, Aug. 24 – 7 p.m. A blend of music that combines a variety of pop/rock, oldies, Motown, and dance party classics.
• Rockin’ Chair – Saturday, Aug. 31 – 7 p.m.

Featuring Crosby Stills & Nash, The Eagles, Jackson Browne, Poco, Loggins & Messina.

• Fanfare Featuring Kittie Moller– Saturday, Sept. 21 – 5 p.m. at the Suicide Prevention Fundraiser and Glow Run

A variety of music from Motown, R & B, Pop, Country and Standards, plus Jazz and Big Band!

• Bob Kuban Brass- Sunday, Oct. 13 – 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.

Popular Music from the 60’s to the present and his Billboard mega hit “The Cheater.”

Performing at the Fall Festival in the 100 block of Rue St. Francois.

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