Parma Youth Commission Fireworks Project

The Parma Youth Commission wants fireworks to once again light up the sky over Parma this Fourth of July. The Youth Commission is comprised of students from Padua High School, Holy Name High School, Normandy High School, Parma Senior High School, and Cleveland State University. It is advised by Parma City Council President Sean Brennan. We decided that our project this year would be to bring the fireworks back to our city.  The fireworks display will be in celebration of the bicentennial of the settling of Parma.  In 1816, Benajah Fay, his wife Ruth, and their ten children built their cabin where Pearl Road and Ridge Road now intersect.  
The 4th of July fireworks were always a large and joyous celebration of our nation with all members of the community. In 2009, however, the fireworks were stopped due to budget cuts. Not only because the entire community has missed these fireworks, but also because 2016 is Parma’s bicentennial, the Parma Youth Commission is determined to bring them back. In order for the display to happen, the Youth Commission needs to raise about $50,000. This would cover the cost of not only the fireworks themselves, but also emergency personnel and the wages of service workers. It is definitely a lofty goal and we are planning multiple fundraising events for the upcoming months, but we also need the support of people in the community. Any and all donations would be greatly appreciated. 
If you are interested in donating, please send your check to The Parma Charitable Fund, 6306 Hampstead Avenue, Parma, Ohio, 44129.  Write “fireworks” in the subject line.  The Fund is a non-profit 501C(3) organization, so you can consult with your tax advisor about the potential tax savings your donation will provide. Questions may be forwarded to Council President Brennan at 440-885-8091 or sbrennan@cityof parma-oh.gov.