Politics & Government
Fenton Council Approves July 4 Fireworks
Pyrotechnics will be set off at Silver Lake Park as part of Fenton Freedom Festival.
Sparks will fly in July, with 's approval of the fireworks application from Pennsylvania-based Zambelli Fireworks Mfg. Co.
The permit application is for Monday, July 4, as part of the annual Fenton Freedom Festival. Fireworks will be set off at , the normal location, with no admittance to the park during the fireworks display. People can watch the fireworks from areas along and near Silver Lake Village.
Former Department of Public Works (DPW) director Les Bland will assist with the fireworks display, said DPW Director Daniel Czarnecki. Bland has insurance coverage as a volunteer for the city, City Manager Lynn Markland said.
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According to the fireworks permit application, the show will include 1,400 two-inch fireworks, 600 three-inch ones, 150 four-inch diameter fireworks, 135 five-inch diameter and 108 six-inch diameter. The fireworks are divided into the opening finale, the body of the program and grand finale shells. A Zambelli Company truck will deliver the fireworks on the day of the display.
In addition to the fireworks, the multi-day Fenton Freedom Festival traditionally includes a parade, Silver Lake Ski Show by the Silver Lake Ski Club, pancake breakfast, sunrise service, Rubber Ducky Regatta, Lions Chicken BBQ, concessions, music entertainment, Craft Show and children's games. Members of the community organize and plan the festival as members of the Fenton Freedom Festival Committee.
