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Belgrade lays out America 250 block party and fireworks plans, emphasizing safety and outreach
Summary
Communications manager Whitney and Parks Director Jordan Green briefed the council on a Friday block party with about 30 vendors, staged performances and a fireworks display by Big Sky Fireworks; staff described NFPA-compliant firing and outreach plans including postcards, message boards and media interviews.
Communications manager Whitney presented the city’s plans for America 250 events, describing a family-focused block party on Broadway between Main and Central from 5 to 8 p.m. featuring roughly 30 vendors, booths for the city, police and library, and staged performances by the Belgrade Orchestra Enrichment Council followed by a cover band.
The council was told public works will close streets and provide barricades and parks will supply infrastructure; police will assign officers specifically to the event. "We’ll have a list of about 30 vendors so far," Whitney said, noting partnerships with the Chamber of Commerce for tables and with parks for stages and generators.
Parks Director Jordan Green described a post‑party fireworks display planned for about 10:30 to 11 p.m. on city-owned land on the west side of town. He said the contractor, Big Sky Fireworks, is experienced and that the firing site meets National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards for distances and clearances. "We’ve been coordinating with public works, the police department, the fire warden and the airport," Jordan said, adding that police will set up an incident command for the event and public works will have a water truck on site.
Staff outlined a public outreach campaign for the city’s fireworks ordinance that includes a message-board trailer, about 1,000 postcards distributed at fireworks stands, a press release and television interviews, and additional social‑media posts. Whitney said the city had already posted one social item and planned more to remind residents of allowable days and hours.
Mayor’s office and other council members thanked staff; council members and staff highlighted volunteer and staff contributions to staging the event and reiterated the importance of clear public messaging.
The workshop record notes no public comments on the event at the meeting. The council adjourned after routine announcements and scheduling matters.
