Atlantic City Council Awards Fireworks Contract and Discusses Days Residents Can Set Off Fireworks

(Atlantic) The Atlantic City Council Wednesday evening awarded the contract for this year’s fireworks display to Wild Wayne’s.

On May 3, the City Council announced the solicitation for sealed bids for this year’s Fourth of July display with a 5:00 p.m. deadline on Friday, May 12. Wild Wayne’s submitted the only request of $12,500, which was $1,750 over the city budget. However, the Council agreed to go forward with awarding the contract to Wild Wayne’s.

The Council also agreed to work with Wild Wayne’s, the Fire Chief and others to find the best location for the show in order to have the best show and keep everyone safe.

The Council then discussed allowing the public to shoot off fireworks beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, June 30^th through Tuesday, July 4^th, and fireworks must be shot off before 11:00 p.m.

Atlantic Mayor Grace Garrett….

The Council will take official action on a resolution setting the dates and times for the public to shoot off fireworks during their meeting on June 7^th.