Partners begins work on 2018 fireworks display

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BY PCC STAFF

FORT MADISON - Fort Madison Partners is gearing up for its annual Fourth of July fireworks presentation and this year is looking for $20,000 to help give Fort Madison a spectacular holiday display.

This year marks the tenth year that Partners, the combined efforts of the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, Main Street, and FMSIRRC, will coordinate the event. Partners Executive director, Tim Gobble said the group is excited to continue to offer the area’s finest fireworks show as it reflects off the mighty Mississippi.

"And, yes, the fireworks will once again be shot off from Riverview Park, allowing the community to enjoy a wonderful display right on the river," he said.

Approximately $20,000 is needed each year just for the fireworks alone, not counting any additional event expenses.

"It takes the work of many to create this spectacular celebration, and we are hopeful that you will be able to help by making a financial contribution. The fireworks display depends on this type of support, and we are asking you to make your contribution, no matter how big or small. We encourage each individual or business to please consider contributing to help make 2018’s fireworks display the best it can be.," Gobble said.

Please send or drop off your contribution to:

Fort Madison Partners

P.O. Box 277

614 9th Street

Fort Madison, IA 52627

All contributions of $1,000 or more will be featured with a photo in the Daily Democrat and Pen City Current and a listing of all contributors will be mentioned in a final Thank You.

This year’s firework display is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 4th in Riverview Park (weather permitting as well as seasonal flooding of the park which would cause the event will be rescheduled). There will be a rain date, should we need it, for July 5th.

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