Village Secures Three-Year Fireworks Agreement

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Village of Beecher Board Meeting | Dec. 8, 2025

Article Summary: The Village of Beecher has secured its Fourth of July fireworks displays through 2028 after approving a multi-year contract with Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc. The agreement reflects rising annual costs for the displays.

Fireworks Contract Key Points:

Contractor: Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc.
2026 Cost: $41,010.
2027 Cost: $41,820.
2028 Cost: $43,075.
Immediate Action: The Board also approved a $20,000 deposit payment for the 2026 show.

The Beecher Village Board took action to secure the community’s Fourth of July celebrations for the next three years. On Monday, December 8, 2025, the Board voted unanimously to approve an agreement with Pyrotecnico Fireworks, Inc.

Trustee Todd Kraus presented the contract, which locks in pricing for 2026, 2027, and 2028. The cost of the display will increase incrementally each year, starting at $41,010 for the 2026 celebration, rising to $41,820 in 2027, and reaching $43,075 in 2028.

In a related financial motion, the Board approved a payment of $20,000 to cover the required deposit for the July 4, 2026, fireworks display. The deposit invoice is due by April 2026.

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