Fourth of July may have been months ago, but what’s likely to be the biggest fireworks show in Wichita this year is coming Friday.
All week long, the National Fireworks Association is hosting its annual trade show at the Hyatt Regency Wichita.
To cap off the week, the association is planning a grand public display in Andover’s Central Park on Friday night showcasing the latest and greatest in fireworks technology. The fireworks will start at 8 p.m. Friday.
The show is expected to be more than 20 minutes long.
Admission to the show is $5 in advance at Andover City Hall, 1609 E. Central in Andover, or cash-only at the gate.
“It’s a huge show — Disney-style fireworks,” said Katie Cork, event director for the City of Andover. “It’s all choreographed to music. It’s nothing like anyone here has seen on a normal Kansas fireworks show.” Every night this week from about 8 to 10 p.m., there will be firework demonstrations in Andover Central Park, though they won’t necessarily be choreographed shows.
“They’re geared more toward the vendors, but it’s still open to the public,” Cork said. “If you love fireworks, you love fireworks.”
The National Fireworks Association convention attracts fireworks dealers from across the country and overseas — it will likely draw more than 1,000 guests this year, said Nancy Blogin, its executive director.
(Read more: Wichita Eagle)