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4th of July 2009 Fireworks Information And Street Closings
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This year’s fireworks display, sponsored by Saginaw Area Fireworks, Inc., will begin at 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 4th, 2009 from Ojibway Island. The 35-minute exhibition will be electronically fired, choreographed to music and a simulcast will be aired on WSGW (FM 100.5). The fireworks will also be displayed on WNEM TV-5, Charter Channel 7. The program will begin with five single-shell salutes.
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The Thomson/Danaher Parking Lot, located on N. Niagara between Throop and Holland, will again be closed to all vehicles to allow for excellent viewing of the Fireworks display to pedestrians. Food vendors will be set up as early as 4:00 p.m. selling items such as soda, popcorn, hot dogs, pickles and elephant ears.
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The Riverwalk which extends across the north end of Ojibway Island, including the pedestrian bridge across the north channel, will be closed to pedestrian and bicycle traffic by 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30th. No pedestrian traffic will be permitted on the north end of the park where fireworks crews will be working. The Riverwalk will re-open Monday, July 6th.
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Court St. Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 4th and will re-open following the firework's display.
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Ojibway Island will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning Saturday, July 4th at 8:00 a.m. in preparation for the fireworks and will re-open on Sunday, July 5th at 8:00 a.m.
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Holland Ave. Bridge will be closed to vehicular traffic at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 4th and will re-open Sunday, July 5th at 8:00 a.m.
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Ezra Rust Dr. at Washington Ave. and Fordney St. at Rust Ave. (M-46) will be closed to vehicular traffic on Saturday, July 4th at 9:00 p.m. and will re-open after the event.
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Niagara St. will be closed between Court St. and Madison St. further reducing traffic hazards and enhancing overall safety, while also maintaining the quality of the fireworks display.
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The Saginaw River will be closed to boating traffic between Holland St. and the turning basin at Ojibway Island from 8:00 p.m. until 12 midnight on July 4th.
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Approved Parking is available for fireworks spectators on Saturday, July 4th throughout the central park system. LOCATIONS INCLUDE Garber Tennis Courts Parking Area, Andersen Water Park, Hoyt Park and areas along Ezra Rust Drive. Saginaw Police Officers and members of the Saginaw Police Reserves will be on hand to direct traffic and assist with parking directions. Vehicles are NOT allowed on Ojibway Island on Saturday, July 4th without a valid parking pass.
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Rain: In the event of inclement weather, the fireworks display will be rescheduled for Sunday, July 5th at 10:15 p.m.
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Prohibited: Police and Parks Division personnel emphasize NO FIREWORKS (including sparklers), NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES and NO DOGS will be allowed on Ojibway Island or in any public facilities. *The Fire Dept., who will be on-duty and patrolling during the entire evening, will confiscate all illegal fireworks.
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Celebration Square: Attractions in the city's central parks area, including the Children's Zoo, will be open during the day on Saturday, July 4th.
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City offices will be closed on Friday, July 3rd in observance of Independence Day.
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Contributions: Volunteers wearing the Saginaw Area Fireworks t-shirts and badges will be walking through the crowds requesting donations on the evening of July 4th. Donations may also be sent to Saginaw Area Fireworks, P.O. Box 1923, Saginaw, MI 48605.
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All Vendors must have and display the necessary permit to operate and sell goods during the event. Failure to do so will result in their removal and/or incurred penalties and fines. For proper guidelines please refer to the City of Saginaw Code of Ordinances, Chapter 110 - General Provisions.
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City of Saginaw eBay Store is Now Open
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Find great bargains on a large variety of equipment, medical supplies, radios and police confiscations. Plus new items to be added daily. All proceeds go directly back into departmental funds.
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Friends of Hoyt Park
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Softball Diamond Rentals - Please contact Eric Rutherford @ (989) 295-7027
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Donations - Please make checks payable to "Friends of Hoyt Park" and send to:
Saginaw Community Foundation
100 S Jefferson
Suite 201
Saginaw, MI 48607
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Downtown Saginaw Farmers Market
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Waste Collection
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Waste Collection Convenience Station - The Right of Way Street Division will be offering City Residents the opportunity to dispose of items that would have to be taken to the landfill (i.e. building materials, etc) that curbside pick up does not pick up. No liquids or Hazardous Materials. Recycling for glass, Plastic and paper will also be available. This program will be offered the second Saturday of every month from 10am until 2pm at the Public Works building on Washington. The next scheduled date is July 11.
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Free Curbside Yard Waste Collection begins April 1 and will coincide with the garbage pickup schedule. Leaves and yard waste can also be dropped off by City Residents at the compost site located on M-13 near the Waste Water Treatment Plant between 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM at a cost of $2 a bag.
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Charter Review Ad-hoc Committee
Proposed Charter Amendments