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Poway approves three‑year fireworks contract and announces expanded July 4 program at Old Poway Park

City Council of the City of Poway · April 7, 2026

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Summary

The council approved a three‑year agreement with Fireworks America to lock in pricing for the annual July 4 show and heard a presentation of expanded Old Poway Park programming that will include train rides, reenactors and a citywide Red, White, and Wow decorating contest.

The Poway City Council approved a three‑year agreement with Fireworks America on April 7 to secure pricing for the city's annual July 4 fireworks shows and heard a staff presentation describing expanded event programming for 2026.

Audrey Dunham, director of community services, told the council the city has contracted with Fireworks America since 1995 and that the three‑year agreement will lock in the price for future shows. Recreation Area Manager Sarah Becker outlined plans for Old Poway Park, including train rides aboard the historic steam engine, live entertainment, food vendors, pony rides, historical reenactors, and a new "Red, White, and Wow" citywide decorating contest judged by current and retired military service members with an online public voting component.

Council members spoke favorably about continuing two fireworks shows and expressed support for the decorating contest concept. The council moved, seconded and approved the three‑year contract by roll call (Pikes, Maeda and Voss voted 'Aye').

Next steps: staff will finalize the contract with Fireworks America and proceed with event planning and public information about the new decorating contest and Old Poway Park programming.