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Yachats recap: parade, family activities and a shorter, quieter fireworks show
Summary
Nicole Hedlund described July 4 events in Yachats — a parade, family activities and a shorter (~21-minute) fireworks show using quieter fireworks; she said four deputies were in town and asked for public feedback on the approach.
Council President Nicole Hedlund gave a recap of July 4 community activities: a parade followed by afternoon attractions including bouncy houses, sidewalk chalk, professional kite flyers, a Pelican Brewery-sponsored beer garden, and food sold by the fire department. She said many families remained in town for the events.
Hedlund said the city-sponsored fireworks show was shorter this year—"only around 21 minutes"—and used quieter fireworks after a community survey about noise and environmental impacts. She noted there were four deputies in town ("2 on feet") and encouraged feedback from residents about the day's activities.
Hedlund did not present a council vote or formal policy change; she framed the fireworks approach as a response to local preferences gathered via survey.
