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July 4th in Florissant includes Concert, Food Trucks, Fireworks display
Mayor Lowery, Police Chief Fagan Reminder:
Fireworks Sales and Use Prohibited in Florissant
On average over 200 people go to the emergency room on or near 4th of July each year. People die from different fireworks related accidents. Small children and family pets can be terrorized by fireworks.
According to the police department for the City, Florissant and the nation has experienced a noticeable increase in the amount and size of the pyrotechnics that individuals are using on 4th of July and New Year’s Eve which has resulted in complaints of peace disturbance.
More disturbing trend is the national increase in the discharge of firearms on the 4th of July holiday and New Year’s Day. What goes up must come down and spent bullets can kill or maim child, adult or pet and cause expensive property damage. Discharging firearms is always illegal and violators will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
The sale, possession and use of Fireworks are prohibited by law in section 215.020 of our city code which was enacted by the City Council several decades ago. This administration has placed a renewed priority on enforcement of this ordinance in an effort to prevent death, injury, fires and disturbance of the peace. Violators will be subject to a fine of up to $1,000.
The public is encouraged to notify the Police Department at 314-831-7000 of any illegal fireworks or firearms activities.
Concert, Food Trucks prior to Big Fireworks Display
The City of Florissant provides a safe, professional fireworks display each Independence Day at the James J. Eagan Center grounds and citizens and guests are invited to enjoy Independence Day fireworks safely this year at the Eagan Center.
Once again, this year we will have food trucks to help us celebrate, so come hungry. Homestyle Grill, Street Sweetz and Cool Delights are scheduled to be at the event. Festivities begin with an outdoor concert performance by The Well Hungarians at 7:15 p.m. Following the concert, the City of Florissant is sponsoring its renowned Fireworks Display at 9:15 pm. 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 pm). For additional information, please call the James J. Eagan Cente
The public is encouraged to notify the Police Department at 314-831-7000 of any illegal fireworks or firearms activities.
