Cameron County Fireworks Blasting Off July 5
Events on Saturday July 5 are expanding with the new location for the Cameron County Fireworks. Following the vendors lining downtown Emporium the attention will turn to Smoker’s Insane Terrain Offroad Park on Sizer Run Road. The event will host a car crash and dash event from 5-7 followed by food and music until the fireworks blast off at dusk from the mountainside. The new location necessitated following Cameron County School District denying the permit to host the popular event at the football stadium due to concerns of damage to the newly reconstructed track.
Tina Solak, executive director, said neither R&R nor the chamber had any doubt that the event would take place, but following up on suggestions from the public, seeking permission from property owners and taking into account parking and visibility proved difficult. Among the locations viewed were Caldwell Corp, Big Flag Monument, Mid Cameron Authority facility, private property, CCOYA property, along with Western NY and Pennsylvania Railroad. Smokers Insane Terrain Offroad Park offers parking for more than 500 vehicles, dedicated handicap seating and since the fireworks will blast from an area 150 feet from the ground, they will soar higher than ever seen before.
Fundraising for the event is underway. Emporium Food Market is sponsoring a dog and duck lunch on Friday June 6. You may purchase a hot dog, chips and drink for $2.00. Ducks for the firequacker duck derby will be available for adoption. The adoption fee is $2.00 each or a 6-quack for $10.00. The other fundraiser is a $10.00 chance for a $1,000 gift card to Emporium Food Market. Only 300 tickets will be sold. They are available at the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce, or at the grocery store on Fridays from 11am-1pm
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