Rain-Delayed Fireworks Show to Launch Wednesday

The rain storms Friday which caused puddles throughout Veterans Memorial Park, and water-logged the fireworks barge, didn't dampen the spirits of city officials planning the rescheduled First State Fireworks Extravaganza.

The show, originally scheduled for Friday, was rescheduled due the condition of the park and safety concerns for those shooting off the fireworks from the barge in Lake St. Clair.

It has been rescheduled for Wednesday evening.

"We look foware to everyone coming out to Veterans Memorial Park," Mayor Kip Walby said during Monday's City Council meeting.

If you go, here is important information:

• Admission is $2 per person, and parking is $5 per vehicle in the lot across from the park. Admission bracelets and parking passes will be available at Parks and Recreation in the morning through early afternoon. Passes will guarantee parking in the 500-space lot. Admission bands will also be sold at the gate.
• The park opens at 2 p.m.
• Outrageous Jams by Jamie is playing tunes from 2 p.m. 
• A free Zumba class will be held 6-6:30 p.m.
• The regularly scheduled concert by Rock Bottom will be held from 7:30 - 9 p.m. (Concert-goers have to pay the $2 admission fee)
• Elite Entertainment will provide music after the concert. 
  
• No alcohol or pets allowed in the park. 
  
• The fireworks will be choreographed to music that will be broadcast on an FM station that will be broadcast in the parks and will be available within a one-mile range.
• National Coney Island and Mastro's Ice Cream will be inside the park selling concessions. The Activities Committee will be selling glow batons.