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Council sticks with fireworks for July 4 celebration; public urged drones and hybrid options
Summary
After hearing vendor bids and extensive public comment — including petitions and student presentations urging drone shows for safety and air‑quality reasons — council voted unanimously to hold a traditional fireworks show for July 4, 2026 and authorized the city manager to sign a vendor contract within the budget.
The South Pasadena City Council voted Feb. 4 to hold a traditional fireworks show for the city’s July 4, 2026 celebration and authorized the city manager to execute a contract that does not exceed the approved budget.
Staff presented three options — traditional fireworks (one vendor bid at about $40,000), drone shows (multiple proposals ranging from about $20,000 to $150,000 depending on drone count and runtime) and a hybrid…
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