Provides firework safety tips

 

The City of Henderson will host its annual Fourth of July celebrations from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, July 4, at the Henderson Events Plaza in the Water Street District, and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Anthem Hills Park, 2256 N. Reunion Drive. General admission is free at both locations.

 

The Water Street District celebration will have two stages of live entertainment featuring performances by The FAB, Henderson Symphony Orchestra, Randy Anderson, and Emily West, along with children’s activities and water play area. The night will culminate with a sparkling fireworks display from the top of City Hall beginning at 9 p.m.

 

Continuous shuttle bus service will be available from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. from Morrell Park, located at 500 Harris Street. Handicap parking is available at the Henderson Events Plaza.

 

The Anthem Hills Park event will feature live music hosted by Smooth Jazz 105.7, The Oasis and a fireworks display at 9 p.m. Only handicapped parking will be available onsite. For patrons’ convenience, continuous shuttle bus service will run from 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. from Coronado High School, 1001 Coronado Center Drive, to the park.

 

The city of Henderson will offer free admission to all outdoor swimming pools from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on July 4. City of Henderson indoor pools and recreation centers will be closed for the holiday.

 

	Participating Swimming Pools:   Black Mountain Aquatic Complex, 599 Greenway Road, 267-4080 BMI Outdoor Pool, 105 W. Basic Road, 267-4029 Henderson Multigenerational Activity Pool, 250 S. Green Valley Parkway, 267-5800 Wells Outdoor Pool, 1629 Moser Drive, 566-2200 Whitney Ranch Activity Pool, 1575 C Galleria Drive, 267-5860

 

As one of the highest call volumes days throughout the year, the City of Henderson Fire Department urges residents to take precautions when celebrating Independence Day due to the dangers related with fireworks.

 

Only Safe and Sane Fireworks purchased from an authorized FPAN wholesaler and retailer are legal for possession, storage, or use from June 28 through July 4.

 

Adult supervision should always oversee the igniting of legal fireworks and ensure that fireworks can be extinguished quickly.

 

Additional fireworks safety tips and information on the July 4 events can be found at cityofhenderson.com.