Peru council approves $40K fireworks proposal

The city of Peru will host its annual fireworks show on July 3 at Water Street.

The city council approved a $40,000 proposal from J&M Displays during Monday’s meeting.

Director of Parks & Recreation Adam Thorson said the city is part of a loyalty program with J&M Displays that allows the city to receive more than $40,000 worth of fireworks.

“This year’s show was increased by $5,000, so it will be a slightly larger show,” Thorson said in an email.

There will be a kids’ zone towards the east end of Water St. with food vendors in the city-owned parking lot, including Mickey’s Massive Burritos, The Doghouse, Big B BBQ, Rosati’s and Naiho’s Eggroll & More.

Local bars on Water Street will be serving all alcoholic beverages and bringing live entertainment.

The Starved Rock Trolleys will be shuttling people between 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. from downtown Peru to Water Street.