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