Only in Idaho!!
The Fourth of July fireworks display at the College of Southern Idaho will come a day late to Twin Falls.
The Twin Falls City Council on Monday voted unanimously to let organizers of the city’s annual Fourth of July fireworks event hold this year’s festivities on July 5, a Monday.
The event is sponsored by Southern Idaho Fireworks, according to the city, and organizers of the event requested the change from July 4, which is a Sunday this year, and a day of religious significance for some community members.
Councilman Will Kezele encouraged other councilmen to support the requested move, saying that there wouldn’t otherwise be another large fireworks display of its kind in the community.
Councilman Lance Clow, however said that his “preference would be to keep it on the Fourth.”
City Manager Tom Courtney said six years ago there was a Fourth of July fireworks display held on a Sunday, and city leaders said Monday that they couldn’t recall another Fourth of July celebration being moved from a Sunday.
Clow said he is concerned some community members may not be pleased with this move, as the Fourth of July is considered a “sacred” day for some — though not in a religious sense.
Councilman David Johnson said that “religion aside,” his decision came down to the fact that sponsors should have a right to hold the event on either day.
Twin Falls police will likely require extra officer funding to assist with the event whether it’s on a Sunday or Monday, according to Sgt. Dennis Pullin.
The Fourth of July fireworks display at the College of Southern Idaho will come a day late to Twin Falls.
The Twin Falls City Council on Monday voted unanimously to let organizers of the city’s annual Fourth of July fireworks event hold this year’s festivities on July 5, a Monday.
The event is sponsored by Southern Idaho Fireworks, according to the city, and organizers of the event requested the change from July 4, which is a Sunday this year, and a day of religious significance for some community members.
Councilman Will Kezele encouraged other councilmen to support the requested move, saying that there wouldn’t otherwise be another large fireworks display of its kind in the community.
Councilman Lance Clow, however said that his “preference would be to keep it on the Fourth.”
City Manager Tom Courtney said six years ago there was a Fourth of July fireworks display held on a Sunday, and city leaders said Monday that they couldn’t recall another Fourth of July celebration being moved from a Sunday.
Clow said he is concerned some community members may not be pleased with this move, as the Fourth of July is considered a “sacred” day for some — though not in a religious sense.
Councilman David Johnson said that “religion aside,” his decision came down to the fact that sponsors should have a right to hold the event on either day.
Twin Falls police will likely require extra officer funding to assist with the event whether it’s on a Sunday or Monday, according to Sgt. Dennis Pullin.
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they also "officially change" Halloween when it is on a Sunday!
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