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Lewiston organizers report about 45 vendors, sponsorship coordination as Fourth of July plans advance
Summary
City staff and councilors outlined Fourth of July logistics May 19: about 45 vendors registered so far, centralized sponsorship coordination through a city staffer, entertainment confirmed and fireworks fundraising underway with additional donations sought.
Council and event staff reviewed logistics for Lewiston’s Fourth of July activities at the May 19 meeting, including vendor recruitment, sponsorship processing and volunteer coordination.
Events staff reported roughly 45 vendors have signed up so far and said they were still seeking an ice-cream vendor. Jerica Jamieson is confirmed as the band and will play a mix of patriotic and upbeat sets. Organizers noted vendor electricity needs and asked to meet on-site to confirm booth locations and power availability.
Officials said all sponsorship requests should be routed through the city’s designated sponsorship coordinator, Chris Dunn, to avoid duplicate solicitations. The mayor said a past donation of $1,000 in gift cards had been applied entirely to the boot race in error; staff emphasized the new centralized process is meant to prevent similar misunderstandings.
Fireworks fundraising is ongoing; one organizer said she was aiming to secure an additional $3,000 in donations for the display. Volunteers and staff discussed logistics including fencing, marking vendor spaces and the need for laminated signage to direct horse trailers and other participants.
Staff and councilors agreed on follow-ups: an on-site meeting to confirm electrical access for vendor booths, finalizing vendor lists and sponsorship contacts, and ordering marking paint and signage prior to the event.
