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Fireworks contract approved for Everett July 4 display

Published 1:54 pm Thursday, March 17, 2022

By Herald Staff

People gather to watch the Thunder on the Bay Fireworks from Legion Memorial Park on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
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People gather to watch the Thunder on the Bay Fireworks from Legion Memorial Park on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Everett, Washington. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)
People gather to watch the Thunder on the Bay Fireworks from Legion Memorial Park in 2018 in Everett. (Olivia Vanni / The Herald)

EVERETT — Bright lights and loud booms are again set for Everett’s annual Independence Day fireworks show.

The Everett City Council approved Mayor Cassie Franklin’s signature for a contract with Western Display Fireworks. It includes the barge that sets up off of Jetty Island and a tug boat to get it there, as well as computer choreography, firing equipment, insurance, mortars, permits and supplies.

Everett’s set to pay $75,000.

Staff and city leaders consider the cost worthwhile because lighting fireworks in city limits is illegal.

The deal includes a window to reschedule the show through Jan. 2 if it can’t be held July 4.

The city did not host a fireworks show in 2020, due to pandemic budget woes, but brought back the celebration in 2021.

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