Officials warn of the importance of firework safety ahead of Columbia’s Fire in the Sky
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
Officials are warning of the importance of firework safety this holiday weekend, ahead of Columbia's celebrations, Fire in the Sky.
The bicentennial celebration of Columbia's Fire in the Sky wraps up Sunday. The annual Fourth of July festival has a lineup of family-friendly musical guests and a historical tour of Columbia planned for the final day.
According to the City of Columbia's website, musical performances and other presentations will take place in Flat Branch Park from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will also be arts and crafts, inflatables and other activities. At 6 p.m., the Red, White and Bluegrass concert will be at the Rose Music Hall. The festival is completely free.
The musical guests and schedule for Flat Branch Park are:
- 11 a.m. - Kids songs with Violet
- 12 p.m. - Violet & Phylshawn
- 1 p.m. - CoMo 200 Presentations
- 2 p.m. - Crooked Fix
- 3:30 p.m. - The Bel Airs
The city's fireworks show will start at 9:15 p.m. and will be synced to music. Fireworks will be set off from American Legion Park, which will be closed to the public for safety reasons.
For more information on the fireworks show including viewing areas, refer to previous coverage.
If you plan on having your own fireworks show at home, check local laws first. Fireworks are prohibited within the city limits for Columbia and Mexico.
Boone County Fire Protection District has shared several safety tips to their Facebook page. Remember to always have a sober, responsible adult supervising and follow all manufacturer instructions. Make sure to set off fireworks on a smooth, even surface to avoid any of them falling over.
Never hold a firecracker or firework. Even sparklers may can be hotter than 1,500 degrees and cause severe burns if not handled correctly.
