WOODHAVEN: Four-day festival to be held in conjunction with fireworks display
Display location:Civic Center Park
City:WOODHAVEN
State:Michigan
Date:July 9 or 10.
Display compamy: Funfest Productions Inc
Details:WOODHAVEN — Summer fun in the city is heading in a new direction.
The City Council voted Tuesday to hold a community festival in July that will include a carnival, food, fireworks and concerts.
Funfest Productions Inc. got the nod to put on the show from July 8 through 11 at Civic Center Park.
Along with approving the four-day festival, the council agreed to hold its fireworks display during the event instead of on July 2 as it was last year. Kevin Cassidy, co-owner of Funfest Productions, requested the fireworks for July 9 or 10.
“It makes sense to pair up the fireworks and the festival,” Cassidy said.
He presented his plan and answered questions from the council. His company operates two longstanding festivals in Michigan, Stars and Stripes in Mount Clemens and the St. Clair River Fest.
Cassidy assured the council that Wade Shows Inc., which will run the carnival, will pull all of the necessary permits.
Mayor Patricia Odette said she is concerned with the costs for police and fire protection during the event.
“My partner did mention covering overtime the Police Department would have to put forward for the event,” Cassidy said.
He said he is willing to talk to the city administrator about it.
“We bring in our own bonded security company and we look at that as reducing the need (for police overtime),” he said. “We’ll step up and cover costs within reason.”
They also will bring in vendor and food booths, Cassidy said.
Funfest Productions Inc. carries a $5 million insurance policy throughout the year and Wade Shows Inc., which provides the carnival, also has its own insurance policy, he said.
Kathy D’Angelo, parks and recreation director, said the council should ensure that the city’s civic organizations contact Cassidy about working the booths. Those clubs and organizations will receive a percentage of the proceeds.
Cassidy said the city could make $5,000 on the carnival, depending on the weather.
He said his company raises funds for the festival by selling sponsorships and vendor, food and beverage booths, including alcoholic sales.
The city is not paying for the carnival, but is allowing the company to use the park for it. In exchange, the city will receive 5 percent on gross revenues.
“I’m excited about this,” D’Angelo said.
The city used to hold a fireworks display July 4 and a Harvest Moon festival in September, she said.
Because of the cost of the fireworks display July 4, it was moved to July 2 last year, and budget cuts eliminated the Harvest Moon festival.
With these arrangements, residents can have a fun event to attend and it won’t cost the city any money, D’Angelo said.
“This will be a community builder,” she said.
City:WOODHAVEN
State:Michigan
Date:July 9 or 10.
Display compamy: Funfest Productions Inc
Details:WOODHAVEN — Summer fun in the city is heading in a new direction.
The City Council voted Tuesday to hold a community festival in July that will include a carnival, food, fireworks and concerts.
Funfest Productions Inc. got the nod to put on the show from July 8 through 11 at Civic Center Park.
Along with approving the four-day festival, the council agreed to hold its fireworks display during the event instead of on July 2 as it was last year. Kevin Cassidy, co-owner of Funfest Productions, requested the fireworks for July 9 or 10.
“It makes sense to pair up the fireworks and the festival,” Cassidy said.
He presented his plan and answered questions from the council. His company operates two longstanding festivals in Michigan, Stars and Stripes in Mount Clemens and the St. Clair River Fest.
Cassidy assured the council that Wade Shows Inc., which will run the carnival, will pull all of the necessary permits.
Mayor Patricia Odette said she is concerned with the costs for police and fire protection during the event.
“My partner did mention covering overtime the Police Department would have to put forward for the event,” Cassidy said.
He said he is willing to talk to the city administrator about it.
“We bring in our own bonded security company and we look at that as reducing the need (for police overtime),” he said. “We’ll step up and cover costs within reason.”
They also will bring in vendor and food booths, Cassidy said.
Funfest Productions Inc. carries a $5 million insurance policy throughout the year and Wade Shows Inc., which provides the carnival, also has its own insurance policy, he said.
Kathy D’Angelo, parks and recreation director, said the council should ensure that the city’s civic organizations contact Cassidy about working the booths. Those clubs and organizations will receive a percentage of the proceeds.
Cassidy said the city could make $5,000 on the carnival, depending on the weather.
He said his company raises funds for the festival by selling sponsorships and vendor, food and beverage booths, including alcoholic sales.
The city is not paying for the carnival, but is allowing the company to use the park for it. In exchange, the city will receive 5 percent on gross revenues.
“I’m excited about this,” D’Angelo said.
The city used to hold a fireworks display July 4 and a Harvest Moon festival in September, she said.
Because of the cost of the fireworks display July 4, it was moved to July 2 last year, and budget cuts eliminated the Harvest Moon festival.
With these arrangements, residents can have a fun event to attend and it won’t cost the city any money, D’Angelo said.
“This will be a community builder,” she said.
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