From BOWLING GREEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
With the newly released state ruling on fireworks, BG Boom organizers look to make a clear statement on how this affects their event. Organizers of the BG Boom Festival and Fireworks are asking that no outside pyrotechnics be brought anywhere, including parking lots of the July 3rd event.
Both the Wood County Sheriff Wasylyshyn as well as Bowling Green Fire Chief Moorman were consulted to understand the ramifications of this new law.
Because the Fairgrounds is in Plain Township under jurisdiction of Wood County, Sheriff Wasylyshyn confirmed that the new law states that you have to have permission of the property owner to set off fireworks on their property. No permissions will be given for anyone attending the BG Boom Festival and Fireworks to bring any type of pyrotechnics onto the property, including smoke bombs, sparklers and the like.
When asked about the viewing areas from outside the Fairgrounds property, Chief Moorman referred to the statement released from the City that reminds individuals that within the city limits of Bowling Green, Ordinance 93.40 supersedes this new law by the State. The Ordinance bans the sale of and discharge of fireworks. Details are posted on the City website: https://www.bgohio.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=303.
“The safety of our residents and the prevention of fire is our top priority,” said Chief Moorman. “Fireworks can be very dangerous and should be left to the professionals.”
Due to the number of people expected to attend and dry conditions, the organizers ask for the cooperation of the public to keep this event safe. The intent of this event is to bring the community together and enjoy the festival and the fireworks.
Details on the BG Boom Festival and Fireworks are available at: https://www.bgchamber.net/ and https://visitbgohio.org/holidays/
