MASON CITY – Event and tourism leaders in Mason City today sounded off on the return of the PGI fireworks show this summer, saying millions of dollars will flow as a result,
As NIT reported earlier this week, the Pyrotechnics Guild International, Inc. (PGI) will return to the North Iowa Events Center August 4-10, 2018 with three evenings of spectacular public fireworks displays. “Thunder and Fire” will be presented on August 5, August 7, and August 10 as part of the 46th Annual Pyrotechnics Guild International Inc. (PGI) Convention. Mason City most recently hosted this convention in 2014.
“To be selected as host site for the 2018 PGI Convention is a tremendous honor,” said Jason Baumann, General Manager of North Iowa Events Center. “Leading industry experts across the globe will gather and deliver awe-inspiring public display events that are second to none. The art, choreography, energy, science and creativity carefully dedicated to each show presents a unique and thrilling quality of world-class entertainment you won’t want to miss.”
Throughout the week, convention delegates will attend technical seminars and classes. Only PGI members are granted access to the convention. However, the general public is invited to enjoy the stunning displays on show nights. Produced and executed by the planet’s elite pyrotechnic specialists, the remarkable ground and aerial fireworks are meticulously choreographed with music and special effects.
In addition to cutting-edge entertainment, this family-friendly event is estimated to attract nearly $2 million in visitor spending to Mason City and the North Iowa area. According to Lindsey James, Executive Director of Visit Mason City, more than 3,000 PGI members from around the world are anticipated to attend the seven-day event.
“The economic impact of this event is significant,” said James, “and the shows are truly incredible. More than 70% of the fireworks used in the shows are ground displays, thus the full breadth of the show can only be experienced inside the grandstands.”
Event tickets will be available online (www.NorthIowaEventsCenter.org) March 23, 2018. Tickets may also be purchased at the Mason City Visitor Information Center, located at 2021 4th Street SW, and North Iowa Events Center, located at 3700 4th Street SW, during regular business hours.
PGI Representatives will be in Mason City on April 14.
Wonder if they are required to follow the same noise ordnance as the race track? 1/2 hour of fireworks won’t be that interesting.
Speaking of tourism – just read a family of four from Creston.Ia were found dead in their hotel room in Mexico – no foul play reported by mexicant officials.
Sounds like a pretty good reason to vacation in-country, doesn’t it? Doesn’t seem to be foul play, but it’s just not too safe to go to Mexico right now.
Good time to test fire my guns without going to the country. My friends say it works swell. Chitty chitty bang bang.
Pretty moronic statement on your part. Be a responsible gun owner and stop giving the left more reason to take your right to own a gun away. Think about it.
Don’t have to live with it – lawsuit pending ?
Would be illegal most anywhere else but but – a few dollars under the table and the liberal crooks telling you its a win win ding – BS -You know you could start a petition or have a judge put a hold order on it – lastly – a lawsuit – heaven forbid.
another week of terrorizing kids, pets and ptsd veterans
Live with it.
Not my post. I like dogs. Mine are terrified of fireworks.
whoppie ding
Learn to spell.
Can’t wait. There awesome