There has been a lot of back-and-forth surrounding events for the Eagle Fun Days this summer, and now what will and won’t take place is all set in stone. The latest decision is to cancel the annual firework show.
“The kids like getting out there, and I like getting out there. Who doesn’t love fireworks?” shrugged local Nick Gude.
After exploring available options, this summer’s Eagle Fun Days will forego the fireworks. A decision was made quietly and announced on social media in episode twelve of the city’s “Mayor Minutes.”
Mayor Brad Pike can be seen saying, “We all tried to make it happen this year, but unfortunately, it just won’t be possible.”
The fireworks have been hosted at Eagle Island State Park since 2020. But with construction still underway to install campsites, it’s not an option. Last summer, the city set off fireworks from Eagle High School, but the West Ada School District came forward with concerns about damage…