City outlines July 1–4 schedule including drone show replacing fireworks
City staff presented the July 1–4 celebration schedule featuring award ceremonies, a parade, community contests and a drone show in place of fireworks; the change was noted positively by council and supported by local partners.
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City Recorder and Finance Director Shanna Johnson provided an overview of Perry's July 1–4 celebration schedule at the June 25 meeting. Events span July 1–4 and include an awards dinner and flag-raising on July 1 with former mayors and presentation of a commemorative challenge coin; Grand Marshals Jana and Reese Nelson; Citizen of the Year Jolene Eddington; Business of the Year Heritage Chrysler Jeep Dodge; Mayor's Award to Pronghorn Bicycles; and the Boyd White Service Award to Bruce Whiting. Other scheduled activities include a softball tournament, movie in the park (showing Miracle), a drone show sponsored by Mr. Bender and Box Elder County, a deadlift competition, donut-eating contest, home run derby, kickball tournament, car show and a parade on July 4.
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