Wawasee fireworks to be spectacular Saturday, July 5
By Lauren Zeugner
InkFreeNews
SYRACUSE — The Lake Wawasee Fireworks show on Independence Day weekend is the highlight of the summer, and this year the Wawasee Property Owner Association is preparing to deliver an Independence Day celebration like no other.
This year, Lake Wawasee will witness a fireworks display of unprecedented scale and beauty thanks to a new partnership with Zambelli Fireworks, which provided last year’s fireworks show. Last year’s show was so well received, the WPOA signed a multi-year contract with Zambelli Fireworks.
The change in pyrotechnic companies came last year after a series of discussions and feedback regarding the performance of the previous vendor.
Zambelli Fireworks is a family-based pyrotechnic company with the fourth generation continuing its legacy. The company started in 1893 with Antonio Zambelli, who came from Italy with a notebook full of his family’s pyrotechnic recipes. He founded the company in Newcastle, Pa.
Zambelli Fireworks has provided fireworks shows for Philadelphia, Detroit, St. Louis as well as for White House events, National Boy Scout Jamborees and more.
The fireworks will be launched around 10 p.m. Saturday, July 5, using a multi-location site, which will dramatically improve the visual effect of the fireworks show.
There will be two fronts providing the best place to watch the show. Front A will be located on the southeast side of the launch site, or southern part of the lake. Front B will be located on the northwest side of the launch site or northern part of the lake.
The WPOA has been known for its spectacular fireworks displays, which have become a cornerstone of the community’s summer celebrations. The show is carefully choreographed to music. WAWC Willie 103.5 will play the soundtrack for this year’s show.
Community support plays a vital role in bringing this vision to life. Donations have always made the fireworks show possible. This year, donations are needed not only for the fireworks show itself, but the barges used for launching the fireworks as they are nearing the end of their lifespan.
Residents and visitors who wish to contribute to the fireworks fund can do so through the WPOA fireworks website, wawaseefireworks.com/donate. These contributions ensure that the tradition of a grand Independence Day celebration continues on Lake Wawasee.
The WPOA invites everyone to join in this grand celebration as the community comes together to enjoy an evening of awe-inspiring fireworks promising to reflect the beauty and spirit of Lake Wawasee and its community.