WGEM to Synchronize Fireworks Displays in Both Quincy & Hannibal

WGEM has announced a partnership in the presentation of the 2015 Fourth of July Fireworks in both Hannibal and Quincy. WGEM has been involved in putting on the fireworks in Quincy for over 20 years, yet this will be the first time it will participate in Hannibal’s fireworks show as well.

As part of that partnership, fireworks in both communities will be displayed in sync with a selection of patriotic and popular music on broadcast on WGEM-FM Saturday, July 4 at 9:30 p.m.. The music is a first for the Hannibal show.  As in the past, the fireworks will be launched from the top of Lover’s Leap.

“Fireworks have been a staple of the Fourth of July festivities in Hannibal for many years,” noted Doug Warren, Director of Finance for the City of Hannibal and Chair of the Hannibal Community Promotions Group that has raised funds for the fireworks show.  He adds, “being able to see the fireworks put to music will make the experience even better this year.”

In Quincy, the celebration will take place on the grounds of the Illinois Veterans Home with festivities for the entire family including two stages for music – one featuring the Quincy Park Band, followed by Zeke Cernea on the main lawn and the other featuring The Cheeseburgers on a stage set up on the Western part of the grounds by the deer park.  A Kids Zone will include a petting zoo, bounce houses and face painting.  There will also be food and drink vendors on site.

Rick Gengenbacher, Director of Marketing for the Veterans Home said, “we are honored to be hosting the Fourth of July celebration on the grounds of the Illinois Veterans Home once again this year.  It is a wonderful opportunity for the general public to visit our facilities and meet many of the veterans who reside here.”

Planning has been underway for several months with Police, Fire and County Emergency Personnel in both locations.