It’s that time of year again, the mid-point of summer, the time when local gardens are producing abundant food and Fourth of July activities begin.
Firework sales in Fort Scott started on June 27 and end on July 4, according to Fort Scott Police Chief Jason Pickert.
“Fireworks can be discharged within the city limits from June 27th to July 2nd from 7 am to 10 pm. On July 3rd and 4th, they can be discharged from 7 am to midnight. Shooting fireworks outside of these dates could result in being ticketed and fined,” he said.
Pickert provided a list of where fireworks cannot be discharged.
- Within one thousand feet of a hospital.
- Within fifty feet of a location where fireworks are sold.
- Within one hundred feet from any gas pump, filling station or bulk fuel storage facility.
- Any community college campus or surrounding grounds.
- Bourbon County Fairgrounds.
- Any city-owned parks
- And on from 18th Street to 23rd Street during the city’s fireworks display.
“The city fireworks display will still be held at the college campus,” Pickert said. “As in years past, parking will be allowed on Horton. It can get congested so if you are driving through the area go slow and look for pedestrians.”
Uniontown’s Independence Day Bash-July 3
Union State Bank is sponsoring the 19th Annual Independence Day Bash on Wednesday, July 3rd in the Uniontown City Park.
“The bank employees plan the event and will hand out free hotdogs, chips and water beginning at 7 pm that evening,” said Amy Holt, Loan Administration Vice President.
“Live music will also begin at 7 pm with the band Neighborhood Radio from La Cygne, Kansas performing,” she said. “As in years past we will have Inflatable jump houses and The Selfie Bar for people to enjoy.”
Food trucks will be available to serve carnival food and ice cream for purchase.
“We are open for any organizations or clubs looking for a fundraiser opportunity to set up in the park as well,” she saidl Contact Amy Holt during business hours at 620-756-4305 or by email at aholt@unionstbank.com if interested.
Fireworks will begin at dusk after 9:30 pm. Personal fireworks are discouraged near the event as a safety precaution.
Neighborhood 4th Of July Parade on Burke Street
An annual neighborhood parade on Fort Scott’s “Tower Hill,” better known as Burke Street on the Fourth of July will begin at 10 a.m. at 10th and Burke Street. The whole town is invited to wear patriotic clothing and enjoy the parade.
Fort Scott Fireworks Event
Fireworks will be at FSCC once again but will be on July 6 this year, in conjunction with a rodeo at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds.
The community is invited to enjoy the rodeo then view the fireworks.
City Manager Brad Matkin and Bourbon County Fair Board Member Stewart Gulager had discussions in April to have the fireworks be in conjunction with the International Professional Rodeo Assn. The event is also co-approved by the American Cowboy Assn.
“The rodeo is July 5 and 6, Friday and Saturday night, starting at 8 p.m. each evening,” Gulager said. “I asked if he could do the fireworks at the end of the last performance.”
Tickets are $17 at the gate for adults, $10 for kids 6-10 years old and free for kids five and under. A beer garden is available.
At the rodeo, there will be mutton busting and a calf scramble for the youth and nine events for cowboys and cowgirls involving roping, riding, racing, and wrestling rodeo animals.
The fireworks will be shot off from the Fort Scott Community College softball field on the west side of the campus.
Premier Pyrotechnics, Richland, MO, will have a shooting crew, said Shaunn Pytlowany a licensed shooter and operator.
“There will be a 360-degree viewing angle,” he said, with the height over 150 feet in the air.
