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Desert Hot Springs council keeps 2026 fireworks, directs staff to explore drone shows for 2027
Summary
City Council approved the budgeted $35,000 fireworks display for July 5, 2026, after staff presented drone-show proposals ranging from $28,000 to $90,000; council also directed staff to research and pilot drone options for 2027, with the final motion passing over one dissent.
The Desert Hot Springs City Council voted to proceed with a budgeted traditional fireworks show for the city’s 2026 Independence Day celebration and asked staff to continue researching drone-light alternatives for 2027.
Staff told the council that the city holds a contract with Pyro Spectaculars for a 15–20 minute fireworks display reserved for July 5, 2026, at a cost of $35,000. Recreation and community services director Roberta Cernick summarized three drone proposals staff obtained: “Skyworks, a 300 drone show for $90,000; Sky Elements, a 300 drone show for $57,165; and Grizzly…
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