Red, White and Boom fireworks show to go on this summer

Lake Bemidji fireworks — Fireworks explode over Lake Bemidji during the Bemidji Jaycees' Red, White and Boom fireworks show held on July 4, 2019. (Annalise Braught | Bemidji Pioneer)

By Bria Barton

June 19, 2020 at 3:55 PM

BEMIDJI -- After some uncertainty regarding whether there would be a Fourth of July fireworks display during the 76th annual Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival this year, it was announced Friday, June 19, that the Red, White and Boom Fireworks Spectacular will go on as planned.

The event, scheduled to start at dusk on July 4, will take place on Lake Bemidji by Paul Bunyan Park, Josh Peterson, chairman of the 76th annual Bemidji Jaycees Water Carnival, said in a video on Friday.

“We’re going to have an exciting, explosive Fourth of July right here in Bemidji,” Peterson said.

However, donations are still needed to fund the fireworks show. While the Bemidji Jaycees have been actively fundraising and are near their goal, more funds are needed to make it happen.

Peterson asked that folks consider making a donation to the Bemidji Jaycees by going to their website, www.bemidjijaycees.com , or emailing them at bjjaycee@paulbunyan.net .

By Bria Barton

Bria Barton covers travel and tourism for Forum News Service and is based at the Bemidji Pioneer. A South Carolina native and USC grad, she can be found exploring Minnesota’s abundance of towns, food and culture. Follow her on Instagram @briabarton.