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FIREWORKS HISTORY AND WHY WE NEED DONATIONS from Jill Doczi:
“In the past, Shore Drive residents paid for, and shot off, individual fireworks along the beaches to celebrate the Fourth of July. The explosions occurred from dusk throughout the night during the days surrounding July 4. It consisted of MANY homegrown mini fireworks shows up and down the entire beach on both sides of the Lesner Inlet, each trying to outperform the others. While spectacular to watch, it was also unregulated and unsafe, resulting in injuries, fires and trash.”
“About a decade ago, the Virginia Beach fire marshal launched an effort to stop nonprofessional Independence Day fireworks. It succeeded with heavy patrolling, enforcement and penalties — ending personal fireworks on our beaches that year. The following year, Ocean Park Civic League pulled together a beach show using a pyrotechnic company. This ended heavy patrolling on the holiday. After a few years, changes in permit and safety requirements meant the show had to become a barge show. To offset the cost of fuel and barge rental, the other bayfront civic leagues joined forces rather than see Shore Drive fireworks on the Fourth end. A more central location was chosen with Coast Guard approval.”
“Please know that you support our community fireworks celebration through donations to the show. Active participation in your community provides events like these for you, your friends and family to enjoy. Thank you for your support.”
Organizing communities: Baylake Pines and Ocean Park (including Pelican Dunes, Chesapeake House, Bay Vista, 3556 on the Bay, Aeries on the Bay, Water Oaks tand Three Ships Landing). Additional communities like CXB help through donations and we thank them for their support.
The show occurs on a barge in the bay, centrally located between the borders of Baylake Pines and Ocean Park, and the viewing area is all along the bay. This spectacular show is arranged with personal donations only. No money comes from general civic league funds or the city. No amount is too small (or too large), but the average household amount is $25-$100 per household. If we don’t raise the money, we don’t have a show.”
To receive updates make sure you email communication@opcl.org.
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OPCL, Fireworks
P.O. Box 55385
Costs have gone up and will continue to go up with all the bridge construction and tariffs. Your donation is appreciated!
Ocean Park Civic League 
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