July 4 plans move forward
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The commission approved 2026 fireworks, drone, sound, and stage contracts and moved forward with planning for a larger 250th-anniversary celebration.
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What this means
The commission approved the main entertainment contracts for the 2026 celebration, including fireworks, a drone show, sound, and stage services. It also agreed to work with a new drone vendor after the previous one was unresponsive, and the proposed 200-drone show was negotiated down to $47,500. Planning also continued for parade, sponsors, marketing, food vendors, and other event details tied to the celebration.
Key decisions
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- Approved the 2026 fireworks contract and selected Chicago Aerial for the 2026 drone show.
- Approved contract increases for Diversified sound services and SESG stage rental.
- Canceled the December meeting.
- Set the next meeting for January 8 at 4:00 p.m. at Village Hall.
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Fourth of July Commission
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- 1. CALL TO ORDER/ROLL CALL
- 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES- September 18, 2025
- 3. PUBLIC COMMENT
- 4. OLD BUSINESS
- 5. NEW BUSINESS
- 6. COMMITTEE REPORTS
- 7. OTHER
- 8. ADJOURNMENT
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