By Beacon Staff
West Burlington’s annual Independence Day celebration has been canceled due to concerns regarding the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
But the fireworks will go on. City councilman and event chairperson Andy Crowner made the announcement Thursday morning (May 21) in a press release.
“We feel it is important that at this time, when our city and our nation needs to pull together, that we recognize the fight that formed this great independent nation so very long ago,” Crowner said in the release.
The city of West Burlington is planning on having a fireworks show to celebrate the holiday.
“We are still working out some details, but we are planning on having the show in an area where it is easy to see from a large number of vehicles to provide for social distancing. Final details will be announced when they are available,” Crowner said.
Additional celebration events are being discussed, such as a live-stream of speakers from the city hall. The annual raffle to fund the fireworks may still happen as well. If it does, tickets will be purchased online.