Logansport approves July 4 noise variance and street closures for fireworks and festival

The Logansport City Board of Public Works and Safety approved a noise variance and street closures for the city's July 4 celebration during its June 25 meeting.

Organizers told the board they have arranged for EMS ambulance coverage when available, requested a waiver of the city's noise ordinance for music and fireworks, and asked that the board allow closing certain streets from noon to midnight for the event. Deputy Mayor Jacob Ponceau moved to approve the request; the motion passed with votes recorded for Jacob Palmaso and Levi Jones.

The event organizer, Jan, told the board that music will run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and that "we should have all the loud noises done by 11." Jan also said organizers expect about a dozen vendors and encouraged attendees to walk or bike; the Vibrant Event Center parking lot will be used for overflow parking. The organizers said Denzel Drive will be closed to non-event staff, Riverside Drive will be reserved for vehicles with handicap placards, and staff and maintenance crews will manage traffic and parking during the event.

Board members confirmed the street-closure window submitted with the request runs from noon to midnight. The motion recorded the approval of the noise variance and street closure as presented.

The board did not discuss any permitting conditions in detail during the vote. No public commenters spoke on the item during the meeting.

The city and event organizers will implement traffic flow plans after the event; organizers said they plan to direct exiting traffic west on Ray Street and High Street and route vehicles via Fifteenth Street to disperse traffic.