The fireworks are back for this July 3!

Previous year’s fireworks brought to you by the Manchester Mens Club.

The Manchester Men’s Club Fireworks display at Carr Park is on again for 2021, after initially being regretfully cancelled for this year.

“With the lifting of the restrictions on outdoor gatherings, we decided to see if we could make this work,” said Andy Mahony, Men’s Club president. “We contacted our suppliers and they were still able to accommodate us, so we made the decision to move forward. We are looking forward to a great event again this year!”

All “broad” restrictions, from masks and curfews to crowd and capacity limits, in Michigan will end on July 1.

Mahony added that they are working on having a beer tent again this year; although it is not certain yet, due to licensing, they are also moving ahead as if this part of the event will happen.

Mahony thanked the community for their support of this annual event, which was deeply missed by the community in 2020. “We are very happy that we don’t have to cancel for a second year,” he said.

To make a donation to the fireworks, click here, or send a donation by mail to the Manchester Men’s Club, PO Box 171, Manchester MI 48158. The club does not have any corporate sponsors for this event; the fireworks are, as always, funded 100% by donations received ahead of time or at the gate.

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.