If Rain - Fireworks Sunday

July 3, 2009

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By Eric Shangraw

Story Published: Jul 3, 2009 at 4:24 PM CDT

Story Updated: Jul 3, 2009 at 6:35 PM CDT

The fourth of July forecast calls for any chance of rain to leave the area by early Saturday afternoon.

But if it does rain, the "Red, White and Boom" fireworks display on the Peoria Riverfront will be rescheduled for Sunday night.
Same time; 9:30pm.

The large crowd and amount of fireworks mean the entire event falls under guidelines set by the Department of Homeland Security.

"Twenty–six public safety organizations all have to get together. They all have to submit a plan to keep and make sure that all 200,000 people that we have down here are safe and secure. In the event anything negative would happen, we know there's a plan to handle the problem," said show organizer and JMP Radio peronsality Randy Rundle.

The U.S. Coast Guard will close the river between the Bob Michel and Murray Baker Bridges around seven o'clock tomorrow night.
The barge acting as a staging area for the fireworks show will be anchored near Steak 'N Shake on the East Peoria side of the river.

Sunday, Jul 5 at 8:01 PM saddam hussein wrote ...

Just letting everybody know we have front row seats! Should begin in 1.5 hours. WOOT

Sunday, Jul 5 at 2:57 PM Hugo Chávez wrote ...

Bj, they did not have them last night. I spoke with city officials this AM. Not sure if you are trying to pull a prank and be funny but it is not going to work ok? Take your negative attitude and get out!

Sunday, Jul 5 at 2:47 PM BJ wrote ...

Sorry to tell you guys but they did have the fireworks last night.Wich was a pretty good show

Sunday, Jul 5 at 1:54 PM Kim Jong wrote ...

Yo guys, I cannot make it. The mrs. has me doing some things around the crib. C-YA - boiz

Sunday, Jul 5 at 1:26 PM Vladimir Lenin wrote ...

Guys, I down here but do not see many people. Any ideas? Holla at your boi

Sunday, Jul 5 at 11:43 AM saddam hussein wrote ...

Hugo, that sounds good bro. I am taking off now, if you want I still stop by and pick you up. l8tr

Sunday, Jul 5 at 11:21 AM Joseph Stalin wrote ...

I am positive the rain canceled the fireworks last night. If you want to be negative please find a new place.

Sunday, Jul 5 at 11:19 AM Hugo Chávez wrote ...

Guys any chance I can tag along? Yo Saddam I have that money I owe you also. Sorry it took so long, funds been tight since I been laid off.

Sunday, Jul 5 at 11:16 AM duhhh wrote ...

The fireworks happened on the 4th like there where scheduled to. So if you are going down there to wait for them you will be waiting for a year!!!!!

Sunday, Jul 5 at 11:13 AM Benito Mussolini wrote ...

Yo, Saddam I am going to hit you up on your cell soon. I am down for sharing a steam bucket and some beers. Cannot wait for the fireworks. BTW do you have Mahmoud Ahmadinejad cell number?

Sunday, Jul 5 at 10:54 AM saddam hussein wrote ...

I am posting from my phone ... I am down at the riverfront and I do not see many people out here yet. Anybody want to meet up and get some lunch at joes crab shack?

Sunday, Jul 5 at 10:03 AM Kim Jong Illinois wrote ...

What time are the fireworks going to start today since they where rescheduled ? I am thinking of going down to the riverfront soon to get a good seat!

Saturday, Jul 4 at 11:40 PM Shut up! wrote ...

Obviously, you care; or you wouldn't be checking this page! Take you pessimistic attitude elsewhere!

Saturday, Jul 4 at 9:26 PM Anti-Fireworks wrote ...

Who cares about the stupid fireworks, I mean really, has noone anything better to do than cry that they don't know if they are on or not? I hope they burn both cities to the ground!

Saturday, Jul 4 at 8:19 PM Jacey wrote ...

Does anyone know if the Pekin fireworks are still on???

Saturday, Jul 4 at 7:52 PM Mike wrote ...

Here's the link to the Peoria fireworks website. http://www.redwhiteandboom.us/ They are still counting down, so it's safe to assume they are planning on starting. Final decision is scheduled for 8:30 pm.

Saturday, Jul 4 at 7:47 PM Natalie wrote ...

Are Bloomington/Normal fireworks still on?

Saturday, Jul 4 at 7:43 PM Jen wrote ...

They are going to make a decision at 8:30 whether or not Peoria has their fireworks tonight

Saturday, Jul 4 at 7:15 PM Brooke wrote ...

are the peoria fireworks on or not!!!

Saturday, Jul 4 at 7:04 PM chris wrote ...

Eureka has been postponed

Saturday, Jul 4 at 7:02 PM Jen wrote ...

Are Eureka fireworks tonight???

Saturday, Jul 4 at 6:55 PM chris wrote ...

Anyone know if Elmwood fireworks have been cancelled????

Saturday, Jul 4 at 6:53 PM Amber wrote ...

PjStar says peoria is still on

Saturday, Jul 4 at 6:50 PM aaron wrote ...

so are they cancelled?

Saturday, Jul 4 at 6:48 PM tiffany wrote ...

Peoria's fireworks are still on. I have called the fire dept and they are still on as planned but the air show has been cancelled

Saturday, Jul 4 at 6:45 PM sam wrote ...

well week you going to get us the answer...Peoria on or off tonight???????????

Saturday, Jul 4 at 6:37 PM Sassy wrote ...

So is Peoria's fireworks still going to happen? How or where can I find out.

Saturday, Jul 4 at 6:30 PM kristin wrote ...

iz the riverfront firewrks still on??? the one n peoria

Saturday, Jul 4 at 6:25 PM Anna wrote ...

Hopedale is postponed until tomorrow!

Saturday, Jul 4 at 6:24 PM bob wrote ...

Is Peoria on or off

Saturday, Jul 4 at 6:23 PM megan wrote ...

is east peoria still on???

Saturday, Jul 4 at 6:23 PM Melanie wrote ...

Pekin is definitely on. Kiss Tribute band is setting up, concessions are selling, people are coming into the stadium!

Saturday, Jul 4 at 6:21 PM vince didonato wrote ...

The Pekin Fireworks are still on for the 4th. There is also a Kiss tribute band. There are people filling the stadium now.

Saturday, Jul 4 at 6:21 PM MGWH wrote ...

How about Chillicothe?

Saturday, Jul 4 at 6:19 PM Jim wrote ...

is chillicothe fireworks still on?

Saturday, Jul 4 at 6:12 PM vince wrote ...

Pekin is still on for sure. I'm working the show

Saturday, Jul 4 at 6:11 PM Kathy wrote ...

Im with you i cant find anything about pekin

Saturday, Jul 4 at 5:50 PM confused wrote ...

How do we know Pekin canceled for sure? Their website says its still on....

Saturday, Jul 4 at 5:34 PM Lynne wrote ...

What about Elmwood?

Saturday, Jul 4 at 5:16 PM jane wrote ...

Canton cancelled. So a gas station attendant said. Not sure if they'll reschedule.

Saturday, Jul 4 at 5:07 PM Pam wrote ...

I think they should postpone. To me its a waste of time and money to even begin setting things up. Tomorrow's weather is suppose to be so much better

Saturday, Jul 4 at 4:53 PM Todd wrote ...

Pekin's have just been postponed... the stands are too wet and that is where they make thier money.. tomorrow i guess..

Saturday, Jul 4 at 4:35 PM margaret wrote ...

when is hopedale fireworks did they have there parade today

Saturday, Jul 4 at 4:33 PM Anonymous wrote ...

Is it still on?????

Saturday, Jul 4 at 4:30 PM for the concerned neighbor wrote ...

What does re-scheduling fireworks because of rain have to do with the terrorists? I for one hope they do re-schedule because it is going to be wet regardless if it is still raining.

Saturday, Jul 4 at 4:24 PM JJ wrote ...

On sister channel: WMBD/WYZZ - PEORIA -- Despite rainy weather today, event officials say the Red, White and Boom Fireworks show is still on. The weather is supposed to clear into the evening hours. If it is canceled, Park District Spokesperson Bill Roeder says it would happen at the last minute. In that case, the fireworks will launch on Sunday.

Saturday, Jul 4 at 4:17 PM Bill wrote ...

Just announced! It's on!! It's on!!!!

Saturday, Jul 4 at 4:02 PM Sherry wrote ...

Wake up City Officials, somebody needs to make a decision. Buses start running in an hour. Your decision COULD save the city some "gas" money.

Saturday, Jul 4 at 4:02 PM Concered Neighbor wrote ...

If we do not have the show then the Terrorists win. This is something we cannot afford.

Saturday, Jul 4 at 3:57 PM Houlihan wrote ...

It is official, the Fireworks are ON FOR TONIGHT. Unless, of course, it rains again. Or, if they decide to cancel.

Saturday, Jul 4 at 3:54 PM 6sigma Specialist wrote ...

I ran the numbers on this one, and it looks like they will be having the show. Chance of rain 50% Std. deviation of 20% Mean 2% Median 30% Let the show begin.

Saturday, Jul 4 at 3:53 PM SueT wrote ...

Sooo...are they cancelled?? And who do we contact to find out???

Saturday, Jul 4 at 3:53 PM Sherry wrote ...

Um, it's raining at my house right now

Saturday, Jul 4 at 3:47 PM SueT wrote ...

How do we find out if they are cancelled? It has stopped raining now!!!

Saturday, Jul 4 at 3:28 PM jane wrote ...

what about fireworks in Havana?

Saturday, Jul 4 at 2:53 PM Cork wrote ...

Does anyone know if Pekin fireworks will be postponed?

Saturday, Jul 4 at 2:26 PM Laurie wrote ...

so, does that mean their postponed til Snday now? Arggg, dang Mother Nature!!!

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