The south parking lot by the baseball field at the school will be closed. The public should park in the lots behind the high school and elementary school (do not park on grass). All are asked to be respectful and to please clean up after themselves.

The public may help support the show, as costs continue to rise. Tax deductible donations may be mailed to the Town of Winamac Fireworks Fund, 120 West Main St., Winamac, IN 46996.  Please call the town office 574-946-3451 for more information.

The Winamac fireworks were moved to the school site nine years ago, instead of the former location in the town park. Town officials report the school location has worked well, both for traffic control and viewing, so organizers have continued to use the school site.

Residents reminded of consumer fireworks ordinance

The Winamac Town Council adopted a fireworks ordinance in 2008, regulating the use of consumer fireworks, and as the Independence Day holiday approaches, residents are reminded of the ordinance's provisions.

The ordinance is intended to protect public health and safety, and to prevent the disturbance of the peace of property owners and residents.

Consumer fireworks may not be used, ignited or discharged within the corporate limits of the Town of Winamac except during the following times:

Between the hours of 5 p.m. and two hours after sunset on June 29 and 30; and July 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of each year.

Between the hours of 10 a.m. and 12 midnight on July 4 of each year.

Between the hours of 10 a.m. on Dec. 31 and 1 a.m. on Jan. 1 of each year.

The use, ignition or discharge of consumer fireworks other than during the above time periods will constitute an infraction and be subject to a fine of $100.

"Consumer fireworks," for purposes of the Winamac ordinance means fireworks as defined by Indiana Code Section 22-11-14-1. The Indiana state legislature provides that a municipality may adopt an ordinance concerning the use of consumer fireworks within its corporate limits.