About the Event:

The Waterloo Jaycees Fireworks Festival is one of the few community-based fireworks displays in the Cedar Valley. With no admission fee, the Fireworks Festival has drawn up to 30,000 people to downtown Waterloo and encourages festival attendees of all ages, socioeconomic statuses, and backgrounds to come together in one location to celebrate our countries independence.

The Fireworks Festival is a community event that enhances life in the Cedar Valley and strives to bring the entire community together. This annual festival is held on the first Saturday in July each year and features entertainment, food vendors, beverages and a beer garden. A rain-date on Sunday is in place just incase bad weather persists.

The Waterloo Jaycees have been involved with coordinating the Fireworks Festival since at least 1995. At that time the festival was a collaboration with now Main Street Waterloo. In 2002 the Waterloo Jaycees became the sole organization in charge of planning and implementing the festival. Known as one of the largest fireworks displays in Eastern Iowa, the event is completely run and staffed by volunteers and is the second largest project run by the Waterloo Jaycees.

   For more information contact:
   Joe Fuller, 2010 Fireworks Chair
   fireworks@waterloojaycees.org

YOU can help make it happen – Become a Fireworks Sponsor!

We would like to invite YOU to be involved! With the help of fantastic sponsors the festival can continue to grow and bring people, entertainment and revenue to Waterloo.

The Fireworks Festival is supported and sponsored by area businesses which allow the Jaycees to provide this FREE family-friendly opportunity for the community. Please consider becoming a sponsor and together we can continue our strong fireworks tradition while promoting your business to Eastern Iowa.

Volunteer Your Time!

There are three shifts between 6:00p.m. and Midnight.
Help with: checking ID’s, selling beer tickets, pouring beer or selling glow products.
Businesses & organizations are encouraged to volunteer and wear company clothing to promote their organization.
Click Here to Volunteer!!!

Vendors

The Waterloo Jaycees Fireworks Festival has room for up to 12 vendors. Three with 220 Volt connections and 9 with 120 Volt power, they will be filled on a first come, first serve basis. If you wish to be a vendor please see the attached Vendor Letter and Application. Applications should be postmarked by May 15, 2010, unless waved by the Vendors committee.
Click here and here for more information.

Schedule of Events:

Please Join the Waterloo Jaycees as we celebrate Independence Day on Saturday, July 3, 2009 (rain Date July 4th). 6:00 p.m.
Beer Garden and Vendors Open

6:00 p.m.- 7:55 p.m.
Live Music by Dennis Wayne Gang

	Dennis Halverson-lead vocals, guitar John- lead guitar, vocals Brian Elzey - bass, vocals Mike Linsey-drums 11 year old Savannah Jane DeGroote - guest vocals Country with a kick and some rock to boot! Dennis Wayne Gange Facebook Dennis Wayne Gange Fireworks Festival Event

8:00 p.m.
Color Guard and National Anthem performance

8:00 p.m.- 9:55 p.m.
Live Music by Never the Less

Never The Less was formed in late November of 2006 and is quickly gaining popularity in the local music scene. Their vision is to provide a musical montage of songs catering to all or most audiences. Spanning from the early 70’s to today’s most current rock, Never The Less promises a little something for everyone. The group also prides themselves by selecting an arsenal of songs that have not been done time & time again to give their audience a new & fresh listening experience. Be sure and give this up and coming new band a listen, you wont be disappointed! www.neverthelessrocks.com Never the Less Facebook

10:00 p.m.- 10:25 p.m.
Fireworks
Shot off from the 6th Street Bridge - Pyrotechnics byFlashing Thunder
LISTEN LIVE! Tune into Q92.3 to listen to music synchronized to the show! The Q92.3 Hummer will be on the 4th Street Bridge all night for your listening pleasure.

10:30 p.m.- Midnight
Live Music by Lotus

LOTUS is a five piece high energy well-oiled Rock-n-Roll machine. In 2007 they performed at events such as FridayLoo, La Porte City Festival of Trails, Parkersburg Fun Days, Harleys-n-Hotrods, and Evansdale Good Ol’ Days. LOTUS was recently named the Official House Band of 97.7 FM KCRR. www.lotus-band.com Lotus Fireworks Facebook Event

11:30 p.m. - Beer Sales End
11:45 p.m. - Beer Taps Close
Midnight - Festival Ends

Thank You for Supporting the Waterloo Jaycees!

NO COOLERS ALLOWED/NO SOLICITING ALLOWED

For the safety of all in attendance, no pets, bikes, or rollerblades allowed

Aerial Sponsors

Rocket Sponsors

Firecrackers

AJ's Eatery & Spirits
DC Industries
Mediacom
Ridgeway Place

Sparklers

A Step Ahead Therapy Beecher, Field, Walker, Morris, Hoffman & Johnson
City of Waterloo
Curran Plumbing
Den Herder Veterinary Hospital Fish-Johnson Insurance Agency
Huff Contracting, Inc.
Loy & Associates LLP
Liberty Bank
Pepsi Americas
Ravenwood Nursing and Rehabilitation
Regions Bank
Roth Jewelers
Schmitt Telecom Partners
Signs & Designs
Swisher & Cohrt, PLC
US Bank
Warren Transport
Wheaton Fransciscan Healthcare
Waterloo Implement