Sapulpa residents hoping for a large community fireworks show this summer will have to make other plans for Independence Day celebrations.
During Monday night’s city council meeting, Sapulpa city councilors voted against approving a contract for a city-hosted fireworks display, effectively ending plans for an official show this year.
The discussion followed earlier conversations during study session about what would be required to organize and safely operate a large-scale event. According to City Communications Coordinator Lucy Lawson, the decision ultimately came down to manpower and logistics rather than a lack of community support…