Politics & Government

Arnold Thanked for Canceling Its Fireworks Show

Many St. Louis County cities canceled their July 4 fireworks shows after the City of Arnold announced its holiday change of plans on June 29.

When the City of Arnold cancelled its July 4 fireworks show at many other cities around the St. Louis region followed suit.

β€œThere were a few calls thanking us for taking the lead,” Arnold Parks and Recreation Director Susie Boone said during a City Council at , 2101 Jeffco Blvd., meeting on July 5.

City leaders decided to cancel the fireworks show due to the fire hazard created by the low amounts of rainfall this year and the 100+ degree temperatures that existed last week.

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The two conditions created a lot dry grass and branches throughout Arnold and Jefferson County, Spokesman Ron Harder said for a separate article.

If a stray firework touched the kindling, a large brush fire could result, Harder said.

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Boone said the fireworks vendor has credited the City of Arnold and will likely put on a show for Arnold Days in September.


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