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Clay Council discusses 250th-anniversary celebration; targets July 3 fireworks and seeks vendor contract
Summary
Council members discussed holding a citywide 250th-anniversary celebration on June 6 or around July 4, and agreed to pursue an enhanced fireworks show on July 3 with a contract to be signed as soon as possible to secure vendor availability.
Councilors discussed options for a year-long 250th-anniversary celebration and focused on logistics for a fireworks show and city programming.
Members weighed holding the primary city celebration on June 6 (the anniversary of the City of Clay's incorporation) or coordinating larger public events on July 3———and July 4. Several councilors noted bands and performing groups are often booked well in advance and that holding fireworks on July 3 could reduce vendor cost while preserving a large public event on July 4. The council agreed to request bids, seek an "enhanced" 25-minute fireworks display for July 3, and to sign a contract with fireworks vendors as soon as possible to secure dates and pricing.
Council members also discussed venue logistics (parking at the upper ball field, shuttle buses from lower parking near the disc-golf area), potential festival elements (local bands, food trucks, history exhibits), and the need to coordinate dates around youth sports tournaments and other calendar conflicts. Staff were asked to research vendor availability and return contract options to the council for approval.
