Fireworks show set for Mozingo

By Phil Cobb | June 28, 2018 |

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MARYVILLE, Mo. — With the 2018 celebration landing smack-dab in the middle of the week, many celebrators may be seeking a nearby place to celebrate. The City of Maryville will offer its annual fireworks display, however, without the usual daylong festivities at Mozingo Lake Recreation Park.

Maryville Assistant City Manager Ryan Heiland said Tuesday, that the city decided to scale back the celebration because it falls mid-week.

“With it being summer and the middle of the week, we’ve had some troubles with staffing for the usual events,” he said.

This year there will be no human foosball on the point, however it will be “the best place to view the fireworks show,” Heiland said.

The Maryville City Council approved at its meeting Wednesday, June 27, a contract for service with Premier Pyrotechnics, Inc. for a Fourth of July Fireworks Display.

City Manager Greg McDanel told the council Wednesday that working with the Mozingo Advisory Board, the city hopes to make changes next year to significantly expand the celebration and activities.

Heiland said this years fireworks show is set to begin around dusk, 9 or 9:30 p.m. at the dam.