The Lansing City Council authorized payment to Victory Pyrotechnics & Special Effects for the 2026 Independence Day pyromusical fireworks display at Lansing High School, approving an invoice of $25,625.66.

City staff said the invoice covers soundtrack creation, pyrotechnics materials, crew labor, delivery, insurance and required licensing. Council discussion included a question from Josh Chen about the risk if the vendor were to go out of business before the event; staff said the city would pursue legal remedies or recovery but noted this is a deposit and that the vendor has an established record with the city.

Councilmember Robinson confirmed that the payment is funded from the city’s transient guest (hotel) tax revenue. Staff also noted the contract option includes a 4% discount for earlier payment. The council approved the payment by unanimous roll call.