The partnering cities unanimously agreed that it was in the best interest of public health and safety to cancel the 2020 fireworks display. The cities of Roeland Park, Fairway and Westwood on Wednesday morning announced the cancellation of the joint, annual Fourth of July fireworks display due to the coronavirus pandemic. City officials from all three cities and various departments — administration, public safety, public works and public relations — as well as Bishop Miege High School staff met virtually on May 7 to discuss whether or not to host the annual event. Originally scheduled for July 3 at Bishop Miege, 5041 Reinhardt Drive, the cities decided to cancel the display in an effort “to continue to stop and slow the spread of COVID-19,” according to a press release.
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