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Council accepts $31,100 in donations for July 4 fireworks and closes event recap
Summary
Parks director reported the July 4 fireworks at the Madera District Fairgrounds cost $49,359; donations totaled $31,100 and the city contribution was $18,259. Council adopted a resolution accepting the donations and thanked community partners and volunteers.
Parks staff presented a recap of the July 4, 2026 fireworks celebration at the Madera District Fairgrounds and recommended adoption of a resolution accepting donations totaling $31,100 toward the event.
The parks director said gates opened at about 5:00 p.m. and the fireworks show began at approximately 9:15 p.m. Staff reported 11 food vendors and 17 non‑food vendors, volunteer support from Boy Scout Troop 116 and in‑kind security from Zach Security. The staff budget summary listed event expenditures of $49,359, $31,100 in donations (including three $10,000 donations listed in the packet), and a city contribution of $18,259. The council voted unanimously to adopt the resolution accepting the donations and thanked event organizers and donors.
