MADERA - The City of Madera is sad to announce that this year's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular event scheduled to take place at the Madera District Fairgrounds has been canceled. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the fireworks contractor responsible for the display at the main event has had their California State Fire Marshall permits revoked for nineteen shows around the state, including the one for Madera.
Event partners have worked incredibly hard on bringing this valued family event back to the community of Madera. During an emergency meeting late Tuesday afternoon with event stakeholders, the Madera Kiwanis were forced to officially call the event off after unsuccessful attempts to secure an alternate vendor on such a short timeline.
A spokesman for the city of Madera, Joseph Carrello, stated in a Wednesday press release, “The City is grateful for the efforts of the dedicated event sponsors, service clubs, and volunteers who have worked diligently to bring this event out of retirement, including lead organizer the Madera Kiwanis, Madera Evening Lions Club, Madera Noon Rotary, Madera County, and our craft and food vendor community.”
Rohi Zacharia of the Madera Kiwanis is disappointed by the event’s cancellation but hopeful the group can rebound from this with their sponsors and partners to plan an even bigger event next year for the community.
The 4th of July Golf Tournament organized by the City of Madera Parks & Community Services Department will continue as planned at the Madera Municipal Golf Course and is not affected by the cancellation of the main event at the Madera Fairgrounds.
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