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Commission clears draft RFP seeking fireworks, drone and hybrid shows for 2026 'Sky Show'; public urged no balloons or fireworks
Summary
The commission approved release of a request for proposals for a 2026 July 4 "Sky Show" that solicits traditional fireworks, hybrid fireworks-and-drone and fully drone-based displays. A public commenter urged the city to drop balloons and fireworks for environmental and wildlife reasons.
The Community Services Commission voted Sept. 8 to release a draft request for proposals (RFP) to solicit vendors for the city’s 2026 July 4 “Sky Show,” asking firms to propose one of three formats: a traditional fireworks display, a hybrid fireworks-and-drone show, or a fully drone-based aerial display. Staff said the broader RFP will give the city flexibility to compare safety, cost and community impacts among different formats before recommending a final option to city council. Melissa Snyder, deputy director of community services, told commissioners staff will solicit proposals, present them to the Natural Resources and Public Safety commissions for review, and then return recommendations to the Community Services Commission prior to a council…
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