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Indy Parks board approves fireworks for Friends Night at Garfield Park
Summary
The Board of Parks and Recreation unanimously approved a staff recommendation allowing Friends of Garfield Park to set off fireworks during the Friends Night at the Mac event in Garfield Park, with organizers and staff saying public-safety agencies and a licensed pyrotechnics vendor will be involved.
The Board of Parks and Recreation for the consolidated city of Indianapolis voted to allow Friends of Garfield Park Incorporated to set off fireworks during the Friends Night at the Mac event at Garfield Park on Aug. 31.
The measure was presented by staff and supporters of Friends of Garfield Park and passed unanimously after a brief discussion and questions from board members about stewardship of garden areas and volunteer-funded improvements. Libby Bridal, executive director of Friends of Garfield Park, told the board the event typically draws more than 2,000 people to the…
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