Albion rec director aims to have fireworks on July 3 at Bullard Park
File photo by Tom Rivers: Carmen Quatro stands on top of a fire truck and watches the fireworks on July 5, 2014 at Bullard Park. It’s been about a decade since there was a fireworks show at the park.
ALBION – John Grillo, Albion’s recreation director, wants to build on the July 3 activities at Bullard Park.
Last year there were bands, bounce houses, and food vendors.
Grillo would like to cap off the day’s events with fireworks.
The park used to have fireworks on July 5 until about a decade ago. That effort was funded by the Tonawanda Indian Baptist Church in Basom. That church paid for fireworks, food and activities at Bullard.
Grillo said it would cost about $10,000 for a fireworks show in Bullard on July 3. He shared with the Village Board about his goal during Wednesday’s board meeting. The board voted to create a fund for people to donate towards fireworks.
Grillo said he has $500 committed so far. He hasn’t started to actively seek sponsors yet, but he welcomes donations from businesses, community organizations and residents to make it a reality.
