Presented by:
Visalia Fire Department
Pre-4th of July fireworks detail and
Independence Spectacular
presentation
Sales began on June 29th
.
27 booths placed throughout our community
Number of approved booths is based on population per
ordinance.
Booths are inspected prior to opening and are only allowed to sell Safe and Sane Fireworks provided by their licensed vendor.
Non-Profit Safe and Sane Booths
Call Center
Operated on July 3rd and 4th
10 dedicated call takers.
Information was relayed in real time to patrol units
in the field.
Lowered the burden on dispatch.
Provided citizens a direct line to call and is
specifically designed to gather fireworks use data.
243 total calls on July 3rd and 4th with 123 being
handled by the call center.
Year to date calls received
589
965
644
1885
1277
783
646
530 495
376
0 200
400
600
800
1000
1200
1400
1600
1800
2000
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Calls Received
Citations Issued
50 87 88
125
119
82 67
59 73
67 0
20 40
60 80
100
120
140
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 Citations Issued
Calls for service
Aside from illegal fireworks use calls the fire
department received 103 calls for service. These
calls included:
Medical aids
Structure fires
Grass fires
Dumpster/trash can fires
Vehicle fires
3rd Annual
Independence Spectacular recap
EVENT OVERVIEW & HIGHLIGHTS
• July 3rd at Riverway Sports Park
• Event hours: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Attendance: ~15,000 (up 5,000 from previous year)
• Expanded Kids Zone with 2 full size soccer fields
• Free, family-friendly community celebration
• Live music curated and promoted by Momentum
Broadcasting
• Stage and venue enhancements by Bueno Beverage
• Free Kids Zone supported by Visalia Unified School District, Amplify, and Recreation staff
• Amplify provided adaptive-needs support for families and children
• Over 40 food vendors offering diverse options
• Evening concluded with a fireworks show
3rd Annual Independence Spectacular recap
PARTNERS
• Momentum Broadcasting – event promotion and music lineup • Bueno Beverage – festive stage and venue enhancements • Visalia Unified School District – Kids Zone support
• Visalia Community Enhancement Foundation – beer garden operations
SPONSORS
• Amplify – adaptive-needs programming within Kids Zone • United Rentals – essential behind-the-scenes infrastructure • American Ambulance – on-site medical services
• Additional event supporters include:
• Sanchez Bounce
• Raising Cane’s
• Fun Flicks
CITY STAFF SUPPORT
• Recreation Division – Led planning,
coordination, and full event management
• Parks Division – Provided operational
support and prepared event grounds
• Visalia Police Department – Delivered
on-site safety, crowd guidance, and
community engagement
• Visalia Fire Department – Supported public
safety and emergency readiness
• Transit Division – Operated Park & Ride
shuttle service for attendees
• City Engineering Division – Assisted with
permitting and traffic control planning
• Purchasing Division – Secured purchase
orders and contracts to support event
logistics
Cross-department collaboration ensured smooth
operations, enhanced safety, and an exceptional
experience for all attendees.
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