Statement Regarding This Evening's Fireworks Show

During this evening's Wheaton Park District Independence Day fireworks display at Graf Park, the show's fireworks display operator experienced a malfunction with one of the show's fireworks. As a result, the remainder of the show was terminated. The Wheaton Fire Department was on site during the event, and there were no injuries resulting from the firework malfunction. As a precaution, the remainder of the show was suspended and the park was cleared for the evening. City of Wheaton safety personnel were on site and responded according to the safety plans in place in partnership with the Wheaton Park District.

Questions about this event can be directed to Wheaton Park District, Director Michael Benard, [email protected], 630-510-4945.