DOCSLIB.ORG

Fireworks by Grucci, Inc., for a Fireworks Display on July 4, 2021 Near Exchange Place

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Fireworks by Grucci, Inc., for a Fireworks Display on July 4, 2021 Near Exchange Place Resolution of the City of Jersey City, N.J. File No. Res. 21-459 Agenda No. 10.32 Approved: Jun 16 2021 RESOLUTION AWARDING A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT TO FIREWORKS BY GRUCCI, INC., FOR A FIREWORKS DISPLAY ON JULY 4, 2021 NEAR EXCHANGE PLACE. COUNCIL offered and moved adoption of the following resolution: WHEREAS, the City of Jersey City (City) requires the services of Fireworks by Grucci, Inc. (Grucci) to present a fireworks display on July 4th, 2021 near Exchange Place; and WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-2(6) professional services include services rendered in a the performance of work that is original and creative in character in a recognized field of artistic endeavor; and WHEREAS, it is not practical to solicit quotations because of the creative and artistic nature of these services; and WHEREAS, these services qualify as professional services exempt from public bidding under the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.; and WHEREAS, Grucci is qualified to perform these services and submitted a proposal dated June 4, 2021 indicating that it will provide the services for a total contract amount not to exceed $144,420; and WHEREAS, the City is acquiring these services directly and openly as a statutorily permitted contract pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5 (Pay-to-Play Law); and WHEREAS, the Director of Cultural Affairs has determined and certified in writing that the value of the contract will exceed $17,500.00; and WHEREAS, Grucci has completed and submitted a Business Entity Disclosure Certification which certifies that Grucci has not made any reportable contributions to the political or candidate committees listed in the Business Entity Disclosure Certification in the previous one year and that the contract will prohibit Grucci from making any reportable contributions during the term of the contract; and WHEREAS, Grucci has submitted a Chapter 271 Political Contribution Disclosure Certification at least 10 days prior to the award of this contract; and WHEREAS, funds in the amount of $144,420 are available in Account No. #01-201-20-112-314, PO 141412; and WHEREAS, the resolution authorizing the award and the agreement itself must be available for public inspection; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey City that: 1.Subject to such modifications as may be deemed necessary or appropriate by Corporation Counsel, the Mayor or Business Administrator is authorized to execute the attached agreement with Fireworks by Grucci, Inc. for providing a fireworks display on July 4, 2021 near the Exchange Place coastline; and 2.The total contract amount for these services shall not exceed the sum of $144,420; and 3.This agreement is awarded without competitive bidding as a professional services agreement under the Local Public Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 40A:11-1 et seq.; and 4.A copy of this resolution will be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Jersey City as required by law within (10) days of the adoption of the resolution; and 5.This award of contract shall be subject to the condition that Fireworks by Grucci, Inc. provide satisfactory evidence of compliance with the Affirmative Action Amendments to the Law Against Discrimination, N.J.S.A. 10:5-1 et seq.; and Res. 21-459 Approved: June 16 2021 Resolution awarding a professional services agreement to Fireworks by Grucci, Inc., for a fireworks display on July 4, 2021 near Exchange Place. 6.The Business Entity Disclosure Certification, Chapter 271 Political Contribution Disclosure Certification, and the Determination of Value Certification attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference shall be placed on file with this resolution. Page 2 of 43 Res. 21-459 Approved: June 16 2021 Resolution awarding a professional services agreement to Fireworks by Grucci, Inc., for a fireworks display on July 4, 2021 near Exchange Place. APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM Business Administrator Corporation Counsel ☒ Certification Required RECORD OF COUNCIL VOTE – Jun 16 9-0 AYE NAY N.V. Absent AYE NAY N.V. Absent AYE NAY N.V. Absent N.V. – RIDLEY ✓ SALEH ✓ LAVARRO ✓ (Abstain) PRINZ-AREY ✓ SOLOMON ✓ RIVERA ✓ BOGGIANO ✓ ROBINSON ✓ WATTERMAN, ✓ PRES Adopted at a meeting of the Municipal Council of the City of Jersey. Joyce E. Watterman, President of Council Sean J. Gallagher, City Clerk Page 3 of 43 Res. 21-459 Approved: June 16 2021 Resolution awarding a professional services agreement to Fireworks by Grucci, Inc., for a fireworks display on July 4, 2021 near Exchange Place. RESOLUTION FACT SHEET - This summary sheet is to be attached to the front of any resolution that is submitted for Council consideration. Incomplete or vague fact sheets will be returned with the resolution. Project Manager Christine Goodman, Director, Cultural Affairs 6921 [email protected] Division Division of Cultural Affairs Note: Project Manager must be available by phone during agenda meeting (Wednesday prior to council meeting @ 1:00 p.m.) Purpose To authorize a contract with Fireworks by Grucci, Inc. for a fireworks display on 7/4/2021. ATTACHMENTS: Certvalue_July421 FbG - Ins - Jersey City, City of - 2021-07-04 v1 Jersey City Fireworks Performance - Legal Documents - notarized GRUCCI- INV# 8701 - JERSEY CITY CITY OF 2021-07-04 FbG - FPC - Jersey City, City of - 2021-07-04 v2-1 Fireworks Contract PO 141412 - Fireworks by Grucci - Cultural Affairs BRC Fireworks by Grucci Approved by Status: John Mercer, Assistant Business Administrator Approved - Jun 09 2021 Gregory Corrado, Asst. Business Administrator None John McKinney, Attorney Approved - Jun 09 2021 Peter Baker, Corporation Counsel None Amy Forman, Attorney None Nick Strasser, Attorney None Norma Garcia, Attorney None Ray Reddington, Attorney None Jeremy Jacobsen, Attorney None Sapana Shah, Attorney None Elizabeth Barna, Assistant Corporation Counsel None Jeana Abuan, Public Agency Compliance Officer Approved - Jun 09 2021 Soraya Hebron, Diversity and Inclusion Approved - Jun 10 2021 Raquel Tosado, Assistant Purchasing Agent None Patricia Vega, Assistant Purchasing Agent None Patrice Lambert, Purchasing Approved - Jun 11 2021 Kyle Greaves, Budget Approved - Jun 11 2021 John Metro, Acting Business Administrator Approved - Jun 11 2021 Page 4 of 43 DETERMINATION OF VALUE CERTIFICATION Christine Goodman, of full age, hereby certifies as follows: 1. I am the Director of the Office of Cultural Affairs for the City of Jersey City (City). 2. Attached to this Certification is a resolution awarding a contract to Fireworks by Grucci, Inc. without public bidding pursuant to N.J.S.A. 40A:11-5(1)(a) to provide a fireworks display for the City on July 4, 2019. 3. The term of the contract is for the day of July 4, 2021. 4. The amount of the contract is $144,420, which exceeds $17,500. 5. This certification is made pursuant to N.J.S.A. 19:44A-20.5. 6. I certify that the foregoing statements are true. I am aware that if any of the foregoing statements made by me are willfully false, I am subject to punishment. Dated:____6/4/21________________ Christine Goodman Director of Cultural Affairs Page 5 of 43 DATE (MM/DD/YYYY) CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE 6/3/2021 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER(S), AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER, AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s). PRODUCER CONTACT NAME: Britton Gallagher PHONE FAX (A/C, No, Ext): 216-658-7100 (A/C, No): 216-658-7101 One Cleveland Center, Floor 30 E-MAIL 1375 East 9th Street ADDRESS: Cleveland OH 44114 INSURER(S) AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC # INSURER A : Everest National Insurance Company 10120 INSURED INSURER B : Continental Indemnity Company Fireworks By Grucci Inc. and/or Pyrotechnique By Grucci, Inc. and/or Philny Effects, Inc. INSURER C : Axis Surplus Ins Company 26620 20 Pinehurst Drive INSURER D : Bellport NY 11713 INSURER E : INSURER F : COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: 1216422261 REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS. INSR ADDL SUBR POLICY EFF POLICY EXP LTR TYPE OF INSURANCE INSR WVD POLICY NUMBER (MM/DD/YYYY) (MM/DD/YYYY) LIMITS A GENERAL LIABILITY SI8ML00093-211 2/17/2021 2/17/2022 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000 DAMAGE TO RENTED X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY PREMISES (Ea occurrence) $ 500,000 CLAIMS-MADE X OCCUR MED EXP (Any one person) $ PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $ PRO- $ POLICY X JECT LOC A AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY SI8CA00044-211 2/17/2021 2/17/2022 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT (Ea accident) $ ANY AUTO BODILY INJURY (Per person) $ ALL OWNED SCHEDULED BODILY INJURY (Per accident) $ AUTOS AUTOS NON-OWNED PROPERTY DAMAGE $ HIRED AUTOS AUTOS (Per accident) $ C UMBRELLA LIAB X OCCUR P-001-000082173-03 2/17/2021 2/17/2022 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 4,000,000 EXCESS LIAB CLAIMS-MADE AGGREGATE $ DED RETENTION $ $ B WORKERS COMPENSATION 82-474435-01-10 (MASTER) 5/27/2021 5/27/2022 WC STATU- OTH- X TORY LIMITS ER AND EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY Y / N ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNER/EXECUTIVE E.L.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Waikīkī Wiki Wiki Wire June 3—9, 2010
    Waikīkī Improvement Association Volume X1, No. 22 Waikīkī Wiki Wiki Wire June 3—9, 2010 Fireworks extravaganza in Waikīkī on June 4, ‘courtesy’ of Royal Cosmetics of Japan Royal Cosmetics of Japan is in Waikīkī for their annual convention. The group has been coming to Hawaii each year with their top sales people and this is their 23rd anniversary. To celebrate, Royal Cosmetics is sponsoring a grand fireworks display during their closing ceremonies at the Royal Hawaiian Hotel on Friday, June 4. It promises to be spectacular and more than twice the size of the annual New Year’s Eve show. Fireworks by Grucci will be conducting the display, fronting the hotel, which will be 12 minutes of very intense and colorful effects not seen in the Islands before. The show starts at 8:40 pm and will be visible all along Waikīkī Beach. The images here were taken during a previous fireworks display. The fireworks extravaganza taking place on Friday promised to be twice as grand and intensity. Inside this issue: Royal Hawaiian Center Entertainment Schedule of 2010 Summer Parc Perks @ The Waikiki Parc Hotel 2 7 Free Events The New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel unveils 3 Pacific Beach Hotel Welcomes Robert Wakida as renovated Ocean Rooms General Manager of Oceanarium Restaurant 8 Duke’s Waikiki keeps the Good Times Rolling with ANTEPRIMA/WIREBAG Offers “WIREBAG + Charm” 4 9 Live Music Daily Campaign from June 9 to July 20 Royal Hawaiian Band at WCC on June 9 4 Sunday Showcase at Waikiki Beach Walk® 10 Tropics Bar & Grill Celebrates One Year of 5 Beachfront Dining Hawaiian Airlines’ first brand new Airbus 330-200 11 Star of Honolulu offers Memorable Sunset Dinner and Show Cruises 6 ‘Olelo Ola O Ka ‘Āina 13 .
    [Show full text]
  • Famed Fireworks by Grucci to Provid Rucci to Provide A
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FAMED FIREWORKS BY G RUCCI TO PROVIDE A H OMETOWN, STAR-SPANGLED BLAST AT BALD HILL Performance to Mark the Gruccis’ 20 th from Long Island’s Highest Point : Pennysaver Amphitheater at Bald Hill, Farmingville, NY BELLPORT, NY (June 29, 2015) –The hometown heroes at Fireworks by Grucci are producing a signature Independence Day celebration full of rockets glare and musical fanfare at Pennysaver Amphitheater Art & Cultural Center in Farmingville, NY. The family-friendly 20-minute performance, meticulously choreographed to patriotic and popular hits, is set for Saturday, July 4 th , 2015 at 9:30 pm. “There is nothing like performing for a hometown crowd,” said Phil Grucci CEO and Creative Director of Bellport -based Fireworks by Grucci. “We are pulling out all the stops to celebrate Independence Day with the people we know and love. This is our 20 th year performing from Long Island’s highest point, a nd each year we strive to achieve a new creative and technical high point.” Fun Facts Show Design and Choreography: Phil Grucci Chief Pyrotechnician: Paul Polichronakis Number of days to install: 1 Number of hours to choreograph: 20 Number of Pyrotechnicians: 6 Number of man hours to set-up: 72 Largest firing Aerial Shell: 4 inches Music An assortment of patriotic and contemporary music . About Fireworks by Grucci: Holders of two Guinness World Record s, Fireworks by Grucci is a sixth -generation, family- owned and operated company. Known as "America's First Family of Fireworks," the Gruccis have transformed the night skies to the delight of millions across the globe since 1850.
    [Show full text]
  • Subchapter G—Regattas and Marine Parades
    SUBCHAPTER G—REGATTAS AND MARINE PARADES PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON 100.719 Annual Suncoast Offshore Challenge; Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota, FL. NAVIGABLE WATERS 100.720 Annual Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix; Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota, FL. Sec. 100.724 Annual Augusta Invitational Rowing 100.01 Purpose and intent. Regatta; Savannah River, Augusta, GA. 100.05 Definition of terms used in this part. 100.728 Special Local Regulations; Hurri- 100.T07–0110 Special Local Regulations; Low cane Offshore Classic, St. Petersburg, Country Splash, Wando River, Cooper FL. River, and Charleston Harbor, Charles- 100.729 Columbus Day Regatta, Biscayne ton, SC. Bay, Miami, FL. 100.10 Coast Guard-State agreements. 100.732 Annual River Race Augusta; Savan- 100.15 Submission of application. nah River, Augusta, GA. 100.20 Action on application for event as- 100.734 Annual Gasparilla Marine Parade; signed to State regulation by Coast Hillsborough Bay, Tampa, FL. Guard-State agreement. 100.736 Annual Fort Myers Beach air show; 100.25 Action on application for event not Fort Myers Beach, FL. assigned to State regulation by Coast 100.740 Annual Offshore Super Series Boat Guard-State agreement. Race; Fort Myers Beach, FL. 100.30 Approval required for holding event. 100.801 Annual Marine Events in the Eighth 100.35 Special local regulations. Coast Guard District. 100.35T05–0276 Special Local Regulations for 100.901 Great Lakes annual marine events. Marine Events; Potomac River, National 100.902 Special Local Regulations; Annual Harbor Access Channel, MD. Bayview Mackinac Race. 100.35T05–0482 Special Local Regulations for 100.903 Harborfest Dragon Boat Race; South Marine Events, Wrightsville Channel; Haven, MI.
    [Show full text]
  • Fireworks by Grucci Plans Friday, July 3 at Seminole
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FIREWORKS BY GRUCCI PLAN S A SPECTACULAR, FAMILY-FRIENDLY FIREWORKS SHOW FRIDAY, JULY 3 RD AT SEMINOLE CASINO C OCONUT CREEK, IN COC ONUT CREEK, FL BELLPORT, NY (June 29, 2015) – The world-renowned Fireworks by Grucci will produce a family -friendly Independence Day spectacular on the grounds of Seminole Casino Coconut Creek in Coconut Creek , Florida. The event will take place Friday, July 3rd , 2015 at 9pm with prime viewing spots from the entrance to the casino. This is the Gruccis second performance at Seminole Casino Coconut Creek. This year’s 22 minute long performance will feature a exciting display of high aerials combined with special effects displayed from the lake plus a famed Grucci Grand Finale. “We were thrilled to be invited back to Coconut Creek to perform,” said Phil Grucci, CEO and Creative Director of Fireworks b y Grucci. “Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is truly at the heart of the community, and we love the diversity of the audience they attract. We’ve designed something truly unforgettable for them.” Fun Facts Show Design and Choreography: Phil Grucci Producer: Scott Cooper Chief Pyrotechnician: Raymond Homburger Number of days to install: 5 Number of hours to choreograph: 22 Number of Pyrotechnicians: 6 Number of man hours to set-up: 360 Largest firing Aerial Shell: 4 inches Music A mix of family friendly music and patriotic themes from yesterday and today. Selections will feature some of your favorite artists including Beyonce, Neil Diamond, Taylor Swift, Maroon 5, Toby Keith, Ellie Goulding, Led Zeppelin and more. About Fireworks by Grucci: Holders of two Guinness World Records, Fireworks by Grucci is a sixth -generation, family -owned and operated company.
    [Show full text]
  • Pyrotechnica IX
    .................................................................................................................. TRIBUTE TO DMMY GRUCCI (29 December 1940 - 26 November 1983) Jimmy Grucci was an honored member of a after dinner was to relax, and on the great curved remarkable profession - craftsmen whose artistic extra-sized television screen at the foot of his bed function is momentarily to change the face of the sit and watch tapes of his favorite Grucci fireworks heavens themselves, to make the night sky more shows. What awoke him in the morning - and I beautiful than it is, and in the process give de­ might add everyone else in the Grucci household light and wonder to countless hundreds of thou­ - was an alarm-clock system rigged to that same sands. It surely can be said that Jimmy Grucci TV screen. At the wake-up hour it burst on and designed, and prepared, and fired fireworks shows showed the climactic moment of the Tchaikovsky that were witnessed by IlJore people in his life­ 1812 Overture as played outdoors by Arthur Fied­ time than any contemporary artist I can think of ler and the Boston Pops - the fireworks booming - including the great concert virtuosi, even the and echoing over the Esplanade. There was no most fashionable of the pop stars: over a million yawning and stretching in the Grucci household, people watch the annual Venetian Night show his brother, Felix, once told me, no wiping the sleep along the Chicago waterfront; over two million from one's eyes: at the first sound of that alarm watched the Brooklyn Bridge Centennial this past system, everyone was up! May; Fireworks Night at Shea Stadium has in­ What joy fireworks gave him, and what joy he variably filled every seat.
    [Show full text]
  • Italian Historical Society of Americanewsletter
    Italian Historical Society of America Newsletter OCTOBER 2017 BY JANICE THERESE MANCUSO VOLUME 13, NUMBER 10 Tutto Italiano Benvenuto a Tutto Italiano The geography of Italy is stunning. The “boot shaped peninsula extending into the central Mediterranean Sea” has “some of the most varied and scenic landscapes on earth.” About 50 percent of the land has mountains and foothills – rimming its borders, extending through the entire center of the country to the toe of the boot, and almost covering the islands of Sardinia and Sicily. The terrain makes it ideal for terraced gardens, planned to utilize the land more efficiently for planting, adding beauty, and preventing erosion. Terraced gardens date back to ancient times, but it was during the height of the Italian Renaissance when the formal design gained popularity. The gardens at Villa d’Este in Tivoli, about 20 miles slightly northeast of Rome (region of Lazio), were commissioned by Cardinal Ippolito II d’Este in the mid 1500s. The UNESCO World Heritage Site “is one of the most remarkable and comprehensive illustrations of Renaissance culture at its most refined.” Construction began with an aqueduct that supplied the city and villa with water. The hill where the villa was to be built had to be reshaped, and a second aqueduct was added. The layered terraces showcase thousands of plantings and more than 50 fountains. Some of the most well known are The Hundred Fountains (a walkway with three tiered canals and spouts), the Fountain of Rometta (symbolizing ancient Rome), the Fountain of the Owl (animated with singing birds and an owl), and the Fountain of the Organ (music by water and air).
    [Show full text]
  • Fireworks by Grucci to Light up the Skies for This Year's
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FIREWORKS BY GRUCCI TO LIGHT UP THE SKIES FOR THIS YEAR’S BOSTON POPS FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR BELLPORT, NY (June 30, 2016) – Who: Boston 4 Productions What: Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular! When: July 3rd and July 4th Where: Boston, Massachusetts For the past 43 years, one of the most popular ways to celebrate Independence Day in “The Cradle of Liberty” has been with the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular. Each year, half a million event-goers line the Charles River Esplanade to witness the biggest and brightest fireworks display of the season. Fireworks by Grucci, a Guinness World Record-Holding sixth generation family owned business, has produced a world-class show that will cap a magnificent celebration. “Boston played a pivotal role our journey to independence in 1776,” says CEO and Creative Director Phil Grucci. “The story of this city and the brave, courageous and inventive people here represent what we stand for as a nation. It is so special for Grucci to have the opportunity to produce this performance for another year running. My father had the pleasure to be in Boston for this celebration in 1976 and I am proud to be here today with my daughter Lauren to represent the fifth and sixth generation of our family. We seek to capture the excitement and tremendous celebration that Independence Day represents and bring smiles to faces young and old across the city.” This 20-minute, state-of-the-art show will feature incredible choreography between fireworks and a special set list. With world class special effects, the display will feature high aerials, grand illuminations, and a finale that is not be missed.
    [Show full text]
  • Seminole Casino Coconut Creek
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEMINOLE CASINO COCONUT CREEK CELEBRATES OUR NATION’S INDEPENDENCE DAY WITH A BANG ON JULY 3RD! Guinness World-Record Holding Fireworks by Grucci to Illuminate Coconut Creek Skies BELLPORT, NY (June 30, 2016) – Who: Seminole Casino Coconut Creek What: Independence Celebration! When: July 3rd, 2016 at 9:00 PM Where: Seminole Casino Coconut Creek What happens when you combine the market’s most fully-integrated, energized and upscale casino with the world’s best fireworks? An unforgettable evening of dancing, fun, and jaw-dropping sights that you will not want to miss! Beginning at 9pm, Guinness World Record Holding Fireworks by Grucci will illuminate the Coconut Creek skies in a beautiful array of pyrotechnics to celebrate our Independence and the 240th birthday of our great nation. “Fireworks by Grucci has been producing fireworks performances for Seminole Casino Coconut Creek for Independence Day for the past two years and we are honored and excited to be asked to perform again!” says CEO and Creative Director Phil Grucci. “This weekend we honor the sacrifices made by brave men and women that serve to protect our great country.” Using the finest variety of fireworks set to popular melodies, the magical Grucci choreography is the unique catalyst that marries the two art forms of music and fireworks to provide an all-around exciting entertainment experience. An incredible 22-minute Firework performance, featuring high aerial shells, special effects and grand illuminations will bring smiles to all who look on as we paint the skies. In addition to the fireworks show, the property will host $50,000 Cash Giveaways on Saturday, July 2 (4 PM to midnight), Sunday, July 3 (noon to 6 PM) and Monday, July 4 (3 PM to 11 PM).
    [Show full text]
  • Uncle Sam and You Curriculum Package
    Uncle Sam and You Curriculum Package How do elections work? What does the President do all day? Who decides where stop signs go? What is Labor Day? Uncle Sam and You is a one-year civics course that answers these questions and many more. Designed for students in grades 5-8, this curriculum guides you on an engaging tour of American government. Learn about elected leaders and everyday citizens who have important roles to fill in making our country work. All of the instructions for how to use the course are included in Part 1 and Part 2, so you do not need a separate teacher’s manual. At the beginning of each weekly unit, an introductory page gives an overview of the unit, a list of the lessons, and a list of what additional books the student will be using while studying that particular unit. Each unit has four daily lessons, followed by a holiday lesson you choose. While this course is designed for children in grades 5-8, younger children can listen to the lessons and participate in the family activities. The lessons are richly illustrated with full-color photographs and historic illustrations. At the end of each regular (non-holiday) lesson is a list of several supplemental activities. You may choose which activities to assign. Depending on how many activities you assign, most students will need 45-90 minutes to complete one lesson. One special family activity is assigned each week that corresponds with the holiday lesson you choose for that unit. These activities include craft and art projects, themed meals, and other multi-age activities.
    [Show full text]
  • 200 Years Later, National Anthem Has Second Act at Fort Mchenry, Complete with Rocket’S Red Glare
    Contact: Jill Feinberg Director of Communications 410.767.6267/443.931.6752 [email protected] 200 Years Later, National Anthem has Second Act at Fort McHenry, Complete with Rocket’s Red Glare Fireworks by Grucci commissioned to mark climactic crescendo of Star-Spangled Spectacular BALTIMORE (March 6) – Today Star-Spangled 200, Inc. (SS200) announced that it has commissioned Fireworks by Grucci, to produce the Star-Spangled Spectacular Fireworks on September 13, 2014. Grucci is a 5 th generation family-run business that holds the Guinness World Record for the largest fireworks display ever recorded. The pyrotechnic fireworks display will be visible from the Inner Harbor and the Patapsco River to the Canton Waterfront and the Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine. The performance will be the glittering highlight of Star-Spangled Spectacular , September 6 - 16, 2014 and will mark the 200 th anniversary of our National Anthem. “We are thrilled to have Fireworks by Grucci on board to tell the story of our National Anthem in an artistic, dynamic and compelling way,” said Ann Beegle, executive director of Star-Spangled 200, Inc. “Visitors at Spectacular will be moved by this unique and memorable display.” Fireworks by Grucci was selected through an open Request for Proposal process led by the Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts on behalf of Star-Spangled 200, Inc. and the Maryland War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission. Grucci’s proposal was chosen for its superior artistic and technical plan, as well as its own unique American heritage. Known as “America’s first family of fireworks,” the Gruccis have become synonymous with the celebration of major historical events and milestones, including staging the pyrotechnical shows for the nation’s 1976 Bicentennial Celebration, seven consecutive Presidential Inaugurations, and the Centennial Celebration of the Statue of Liberty.
    [Show full text]
  • Fireworks by Grucci Brings Magic To
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FIREWORKS BY GRUCCI BRINGS MAGIC TO NANTUCKET SKIES ON SUNDAY, JULY 3RD World Renowned “First Family of Fireworks” Partners with the Town of Nantucket for Independence Day BELLPORT, NY (June 30, 2016) – Who: Town of Nantucket What: Nantucket Independence Celebration When: July 3rd, 2016 at 9:00 PM! Where: Jetties Beach – Nantucket, MA Thousands of tourists flock to Nantucket every 4th of July weekend to take in its magical charm and celebrate our nation’s independence. This year, the town is teaming up with the 6th generation, Guinness World Record-Holding, Fireworks by Grucci for an astounding, internationally acclaimed fireworks extravaganza! “Nantucket is one of the most beautiful places in the world, our team is honored and delighted to partner with the town for their Independence Day Celebration!” says CEO and Creative Director Phil Grucci. “At Fireworks by Grucci, we view our craft as an art form – designing precise choreography between light and sound to evoke emotion, dazzle the senses, and inspire. We hope that our show will capture all of the joy, struggle, and pride that Independence Day represents as we light up the skies over Jetties Beach!” Beginning at 9pm, the fireworks display will last for an incredible 30 minutes. The show will feature a wide variety of special effects, including smiley faces, high aerials, and red, white, and blue USA shells! Need a ride to Jetties Beach? Ride the WAVE! Bus transportation is available through the Nantucket Regional Transit Authority that evening from the Whaling Museum on Broad Street to Jetties Beach. For more information, visit www.nrtawave.com.
    [Show full text]
  • Subchapter G—Regattas and Marine Parades
    SUBCHAPTER G—REGATTAS AND MARINE PARADES PART 100—SAFETY OF LIFE ON 100.719 Annual Suncoast Offshore Challenge; Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota, FL. NAVIGABLE WATERS 100.720 Annual Suncoast Offshore Grand Prix; Gulf of Mexico, Sarasota, FL. Sec. 100.724 Annual Augusta Invitational Rowing 100.01 Purpose and intent. Regatta; Savannah River, Augusta, GA. 100.T01–0103 Special Local Regulation; Ex- 100.728 Special Local Regulations; Hurri- treme Sailing Series Boston; Boston Har- cane Offshore Classic, St. Petersburg, bor; Boston, MA. FL. 100.05 Definition of terms used in this part. 100.729 Columbus Day Regatta, Biscayne 100.10 Coast Guard-State agreements. Bay, Miami, FL. 100.15 Submission of application. 100.732 Annual River Race Augusta; Savan- 100.20 Action on application for event as- nah River, Augusta, GA. signed to State regulation by Coast 100.734 Annual Gasparilla Marine Parade; Guard-State agreement. Hillsborough Bay, Tampa, FL. 100.25 Action on application for event not 100.736 Annual Fort Myers Beach air show; assigned to State regulation by Coast Fort Myers Beach, FL. Guard-State agreement. 100.740 Annual Offshore Super Series Boat 100.30 Approval required for holding event. Race; Fort Myers Beach, FL. 100.35 Special local regulations. 100.801 Annual Marine Events in the Eighth 100.40 Patrol of the regatta or marine pa- Coast Guard District. rade. 100.901 Great Lakes annual marine events. 100.45 Establishment of aids to navigation. 100.902 [Reserved] 100.101 Harvard-Yale Regatta, Thames 100.903 Harborfest Dragon Boat Race; South River, New London, CT. Haven, MI. 100.102 Great Connecticut River Raft Race, 100.904 Celebrate Americafest, Green Bay, Middletown, CT.
    [Show full text]