fireworks

Lake City gets a show and a shower on 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence

Jul 8, 2026

The annual Fourth of July fireworks show spearheaded by the Lake City Lions Club was memorable for at least two reasons. First, this year marked the 250th anniversary of our country’s independence from Great Britain. And second, this year’s show was followed by a heavy downpour that saturated the...

Many supporters made fireworks display possible

Jul 8, 2026

On behalf of the Lake City Lions Club, I want offer our thanks to the Lake City Police and Fire Departments, the Lake City Public Works Department, the City of Lake City, the Lake City Marina, and county water patrols for their assistance prior to and during the fireworks event. Thank you Lake...

Marina Point residents again raise money for 4th of July fireworks

Jul 1, 2026

The above residents, who are a just few of the volunteers on Marina Point, presented the Lake City Lions Club with a donation of $1,800 collected from their neighbors to help once again support the 4th of July fireworks in Lake City. Presenting the donation to Lions Club Fireworks Co-chair Bruce...

Fire department shares rare view of Fourth of July fireworks show

Jul 9, 2025

“Getting assigned to the fire boat definitely has its pros during the 4th of July.” That was the message accompanying a video posted by the Lake City Fire Department over the weekend. It shows the view from the water after nightfall July 4 as fireworks ascend from the launch site at Marina Point...

Skyline Roofing donates $500 for fireworks

Jun 4, 2025

Jed Clark of Skyline Roofing, LLC donated $500 to the Lake City Lions Club for fireworks. Fireworks co-chair Bruce Carlstrom, reports that the Lions Club increased the fireworks budget by $5,000 this year and that they are still seeking donations for the presentation over Lake Pepin on the 4th of...

Legion, auxiliary donate to fireworks, more donors sought

Jan 22, 2025

The Lake City American Legion Post and Auxiliary have continued their support of July 4th fireworks with a donation to the Lake City Lions fireworks fund. The funds for the $1,000 check were from the Post/Auxiliary project “Flags of Valor.” The fundraising goal for the 2025 fireworks is $20,...

Thanks for bringing fireworks back

Jul 10, 2024

Thank you to all the folks that worked to bring fireworks back to Lake City. It was a beautiful night to sit by the lake and enjoy them. A few years ago the chamber had coffee cans at many establishments in town and people would drop their change or a few dollars into the cans to go toward the...

Lions: Fireworks were worth the wait

Jul 10, 2024

“Awesome”,” excellent”, and “the best ever” were some of the comments received by the Lake City Lions following the fireworks display last Friday. While rain during most of the day on the 4th made it necessary to postpone on the holiday, the next day was perfect and the fireworks display...

Lions: Fireworks will proceed despite high water

Jun 26, 2024

Despite the flood waters in Lake City, the Lake City Lions Club is still planning the return of fireworks over Lake Pepin on the 4th of July. The Lions Club, which took over the fireworks project after a one-year absence, has been working closely with the fireworks vendor, the Lake City Marina...

Alliance Bank donates for fireworks

Dec 13, 2023

Alliance Bank Lake City was an early donor to the Lake City Lions Club Fireworks fund. Alliance Bank staff members are shown in the photo above. The fundraising goal is $15,000. Donations made by check to Lake City Lions, P. O. Box 212, Lake City, MN 55041. Denote “Fireworks” on your check memo.