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Kingsburg finance committee hears July 3 recap; event raised $13,347.88 in gate and parking sales
Summary
Kingsburg Finance Committee members heard a July 3 Independence Day celebration recap on July 28.
Kingsburg Finance Committee members heard a July 3 Independence Day celebration recap on July 28. Alexander Henderson, a committee member, told the committee the city partnered with the Kingsburg Seawolves Recreation Swim Organization to organize and staff the event after the Chamber of Commerce told the city it could no longer support the event financially or with labor.
Henderson said the city paid a third-party vendor, Pyro Spectaculars, for the fireworks. "Overall, the event raised $13,347.88 through gate and parking sales," Henderson said, and added that that amount will be split between the Seawolves and the city, with the city's share to be used toward next year’s fireworks. He said the Seawolves also raised $1,882.37 through concession sales; those concession receipts were retained in full by the Seawolves and they were responsible for concession expenses.
Committee members and public speakers described positive turnout and social-media feedback. Henderson and others identified opportunities to improve traffic management on Sierra Street and to add family entertainment before the fireworks. Henderson said staff and Seawolves representatives held a debrief on July 17 and that Seawolves will attend the Aug. 6 city council meeting to answer questions and give an in-person report.
Committee members discussed sponsorship options for future events. Henderson said the Seawolves accepted donations and used Venmo for collections, but "there were not any large sponsors that contributed this year." He said the short planning window limited a sponsorship push and that organizers plan to solicit naming-rights or similar sponsorships for next year.
A committee member cited a fireworks cost figure for the event of $25,500; committee members said the council will decide how much of next year’s fireworks the city will fund when the item goes to council.
No formal committee action was taken on the recap. Staff and Seawolves representatives are scheduled to appear before the city council on Aug. 6 to present details and answer questions.
