* Fireworks - Clinton MA

Clinton fireworks promise to be show to be ‘proud’ of
 
By Jan Gottesman MANAGING EDITOR  
CLINTON — People in Clinton know that the Fourth of July isn’t complete until the fireworks go off.
 
This year, the holiday has been extended to Saturday, July 13, when Clinton Firefighters IAFF Local 3189 holds its annual fireworks display.
 
The rain date is July 14.
 
The display will be held at the Clinton Veterans Athletic Complex, across from Clinton Middle School and Clinton High School.
 
This year, RS Fireworks, of Hudson, N.H., will be shooting the fireworks.
 
“We have entered a new partnership this year with RS Fireworks,” said PJ Chamberlain, a member of the Fireworks Committee. “This will be the first show RS Fireworks has ever performed in Massachusetts. If you’ve enjoyed fireworks in Weirs Beach and Hampton Beach or if you were recently at the 50th anniversary of Sunday River Ski Resort, you will not want to miss this show. Being the first Massachusetts performance, they are using this platform to audition to the rest of Central Mass. and the Commonwealth. It will be a show the town will be proud of.”
 
The fun extends beyond the fireworks.
 
“Before and during the show, there will be a selection of certified vendors,” Chamberlain said. “So far we have smoothies from Maui Wowi, hot dogs from J Macs Dog Attack, ice cream from Juniper Farms and we are working on bringing in wrestlers, such as ‘The Great Milenko,’ from Lucky 13 Promotions, who will be performing a show at the Elks later this month. If they are able to come out they would be available for pictures and autographs before the fireworks.”
 
Donations are appreciated. Firefighters need to raise nearly $15,000 to put on the show.
 
“The community response has been great,” Chamberlain said. “We are close to approaching our goal through the generosity of residents and businesses in the area. Without their help, we wouldn’t be able to hold this great family event honoring America. We would like to thank everyone who has and is still planning on donating to the show. In the event of raising more money than needed, we will be starting an account to be put toward next year’s fireworks show. I have been told by one of the original Firework Committee members that next year will be the 20th anniversary that the Clinton Firefighters have put fireworks on for the town.”
 
To donate, make a check payable to Clinton Firefighters and either mail it to, or drop it off at: Fireworks Committee, 555 Main St., Clinton, MA 01510. Vendors are asked to register with the Fireworks Committee by July 10, in order to be an authorized vendor.