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Florissant Residents Weigh in on Florissant Fireworks Show

Several have discussed the implications of having a fireworks show on our site, despite others canceling.

With Florissant continuing its fireworks plans, ,

Bill Johnson wrote, “This is really a terrible and irresponsible decision. The Civic Center grounds are simply a powder keg waiting to explode! We need someone with the guts to make the unpopular but right decision for the community.”

C. Eley also chimed in to say, “Although this fireworks show has been a tradition for years I think it is about time to discontinue it. This year especially since the weather is not cooperating and everything is so dry the city is just asking for something to happen or go wrong. This is also an expense that the city can really do without and I am sure the money spend could be put to better use. Think about conserving instead of spend, spend. spend just like Washington and all the other democrats do just waste money on things that are not necessary.”

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On Facebook, Heather Hickman Wilcox said, “Personally I think they should be canceled everywhere. My grass is almost completely dead and everything is so dry that I think it's a risk that shouldn't be taken. I normally her fireworks the weekend before the 4th and haven't heard anyone shooting them off.”

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But some did support having the show on Wednesday.

Sheri Jay wrote, "I don't believe the city is making its decision without the input of the fire chief. If they decide to go ahead, it will be because he believes they can do it safely."

The Parks and Recreation Department has worked in coordination with the to ensure that the Fourth of July’s fireworks will go off without a hitch.


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