Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Community Events topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Organizer previews "Thunder on the River" music and bike festival; city coordinates safety and flyovers
Summary
Promoter Tommy Roberts told the council that Thunder on the River will feature local and regional bands, expects tens of thousands of attendees, will include a ride-in opening and confirmed military flyovers; he said he is coordinating with the county sheriff and city police for security.
Promoter Tommy Roberts addressed the Ironton City Council during audience participation to preview Thunder on the River, a multi-day music and motorcycle event scheduled by the organizer.
Roberts said the event website (ThunderontheRiver.net) and a Facebook page are live and that the lineup includes regional acts across several nights. He estimated attendance between 20,000 and 40,000 over event days and said opening-night plans include a ride-in of motorcycles and potentially a local high-school band to perform the national anthem.
Roberts said he received confirmation of a flyover from the U.S. Air Force and a Blackhawk flyover from the U.S. Army. He said he had contacted the sheriff’s office and Sergeant Wilson agreed to provide security coverage and that the city police could supplement coverage where needed.
Roberts asked for and received general council awareness of the event; he said he was meeting with a corporation’s marketing director to line up demo routes and local partners.
Ending: Roberts provided contact information for the event director and said next steps include finalizing routes, security details and the performance schedule; the city did not take formal action on the announcement.
