Behind the scenes of preparation and safety measures in place for Fourth of July fireworks

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The City of St. Joseph is preparing for its annual fireworks display to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday.

The city will be setting up and preparing for the town's festivities throughout the day. To safely set up the pyrotechnics, part of North Point Drive will be blocked off.

The city will have safety officials from the fire department in the event of a fire breaking out, along with members of the police and parks department to assist with crowd control.

"The city's had different departments involved already, (along with the) County, of course," park director Jeff Adkins said. "They've given their approval for the shooting site. They will be on site during the fireworks show, just in case there is any problems with the fireworks themselves or to help with crowd control."

The fireworks show will start sometime around 9:45 p.m. at North Point Drive