City of Newcastle to host Fourth of July spectacular
June 30, 2015
NEW — 4:35 p.m. June 30, 2015
Fireworks are banned in the city of Newcastle, but, as always, there is one place where residents can legally watch the pyrotechnic displays mostly associated with Independence Day.
The city’s annual Fourth of July celebration returns to Lake Boren Park this Saturday.
As the region experiences particularly dry conditions, now more than ever, city officials are pleading with citizens to heed the firework ban.
“Our fire and police departments recommend that people take advantage of the elaborate public firework displays around the region,” said Wendy Kirchner, Newcastle community activities liaison. “Please consider treating your family to a fun Fourth of July this year at Lake Boren Park.” Read more
Wanted: Newcastle Fourth of July photos
July 4, 2014
NEW — 11 a.m. July 4, 2014
The city’s annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration is set for Friday at Lake Boren Park.
Residents can start filing into the park at 6 p.m. July 4. Vendors will serve hot dogs, kettle corn and more. Soul Siren, a band whose appearance is sponsored by The Golf Club at Newcastle, will take the park stage from 8-10 p.m.
The fireworks show starts shortly after it gets dark, or at about 10 p.m.
The city’s annual Independence Day celebration is able to continue this year, thanks to title sponsor AvalonBay Communities Inc.
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Fireworks to light up city sky for the 4th
July 2, 2014
The city’s annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration is set for Friday at Lake Boren Park.
Residents can start filing into the park at 6 p.m. July 4. Vendors will serve hot dogs, kettle corn and more. Soul Siren, a band whose appearance is sponsored by The Golf Club at Newcastle, will take the park stage from 8-10 p.m.
Summer events lined up
June 5, 2014
Fireworks will again grace the Newcastle skies this Fourth of July, and this time for more than a few minutes.
Attendees at last year’s Independence Day celebration at Lake Boren Park will remember that technical difficulties shortened what was supposed to be a 12-minute fireworks display.
The Olympia-based company Entertainment Fireworks Inc. took full responsibility for the problems, City Manager Rob Wyman said last year. Newcastle will contract with the company again for its 2014 fireworks show, with assurances the issues won’t occur again.
“I have spoken with the owner multiple times on the phone and he has assured me 200 percent that we will not have the problem again,” said Wendy Kirchner, Newcastle’s community activities liaison. “They’ve got a very, very experienced pyrotechnician that’s going to be working with us.” Read more
Technical difficulties plague Newcastle Fourth of July celebration
July 5, 2013
NEW — 10:30 a.m. July 5, 2013
Revelers gathered for an evening of fun, music and fireworks at the city of Newcastle’s Fourth of July celebration Thursday, but many left with disappointment at what appeared to be a lackluster firework show.
Just five minutes after the fireworks began in what was expected to be a 12-minute display, the fireworks contractor experienced technical difficulties, according to an email from the city.
“The city of Newcastle sincerely apologizes for the brevity of the fireworks display at the Fourth at the Lake Celebration,” city clerk Sara McMillon wrote in an email.
All of the fireworks were charged, but most did not ignite, the email explained. Because they were charged, they presented a threat to safety and had to be let off as soon as possible. Read more
Celebrate Fourth of July at Lake Boren Park
July 3, 2013
NEW — 3:30 p.m. July 1, 2013
The city’s annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration is set for Thursday at Lake Boren Park.
Attendees can begin gathering at the park as early as 6 p.m., when food vendors will be available. The band Big Dog Revue will take the stage from 8-10 p.m. The fireworks show will begin when it gets dark, or just after 10 p.m.
Patriotic glow necklaces and paper flags will be given out as souvenirs.
The Lake Boren Park show is the only authorized place to see fireworks in Newcastle. Residents are not allowed to light fireworks within city limits. Read more
