Fireworks permits for arena events
City of Grand RapidsMichigan- Detected
- Oct 27, 2026
- 10 days ago
- Sector
- Public Safety
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From the meeting
The committee agenda scheduled a resolution approving a fireworks discharge permit for Feld Entertainment for special effects at Van Andel Arena for the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus on October 29, 2026. It also scheduled permits for Pyrotek Special Effects, Inc.
for the Triumph Concert on November 16 and 17, 2026, and Pyrotek Special Effects Services, Inc. for the Jonas Brothers Concert on December 15, 2026. No award had been made in this agenda; the items were set for consideration on October 27, 2026.
- Meeting date
- October 27, 2026
- Agency
- City of Grand Rapids
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