BGSU to celebrate end of academic year with fireworks

From BGSU OFFICE OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS

The University Activities Organization at Bowling Green State University will host Falcon Finale Wednesday, May 8, to recognize the end of the 2018-19 academic year. As part of this annual year-end celebration, UAO will launch fireworks from Lot 7 behind the Bowen-Thompson Student Union. 

Community members are welcome to join BGSU students and campus community members to view the fireworks display. Spectators should gather on the lawn outside of the Bowen-Thompson Student Union next to the Math Science Building.

In preparation for the fireworks event, portions of Thurstin and North College will be closing at 8:45 p.m. May 8. Barricades will be located on Thurstin at Court Street, Thurstin at Pike Street, the intersection of Thurstin and Ridge Street, and North College at East Merry. 

BGSU police will also be positioned at the road closures leading up to and during the fireworks display. The fireworks will take place at 9:30 p.m. and roads will open immediately following at 10 p.m.