4th of July Celebration

The Rotary Club of Newnan's 4th of July Celebration is a public service to our community. This year we hosted over 5000 patrons at Drake Stadium for our annual fireworks show. This was the 32nd year of the event. Partners include the City of Newnan and the Coweta County School System. Although we don't necessarily call this a fundraiser, this year the celebration produced a net-income of over $4,000 despite losing funding from past partners. Planning the event takes several months. Coordinating emergency preparedness plans with our city and county public safety officials is always necessary and time-consuming. The event offers entertainment, concessions, and once the sun sets, an amazing fireworks display. Club participation is imperative to pull this event off. We task our club members with contributing their time or contributing financially. This year 47 of 86 club members participated in one form or another. Weather, without question is the biggest variable that can jeopardize an event like this. This year, although hot, the weather was perfect.

Our local Newnan Times Herald covered the event well. Our local television channel also promoted the event. Also, FaceBook offers a unique opportunity to gain exposure for the show. Past success and our community's realization of how important this display is, insures the show will continue no matter the hurdle. Our fireworks account is primed with $20,000 earmarked for the 33rd Annual Newnan Rotary 4th of July fireworks celebration.