The Village has formally confirmed that the Founders' Days fireworks display will remain at its traditional location on the Fox River. This outcome is a testament to the persistence of our community members who prioritized our shared history. We will remain observant to ensure that this commitment to our downtown …
May 30, 2015
Final supporters
Founders' Days is a celebration of community. The roots of the festival are planted deeply in the gathering of residents who call the Village of Algonquin home to celebrate our founding and the beauty of our community. Downtown has been a central location for all residents to gather, remember, and commemorate Algonquin's history. The various activities of Founders' Days are what unite the community and brings life to Algonquin and commemorate our heritage. The traditional Sunday closing Fireworks hold a unique place in the hearts of the people of our Village. Residents have enjoyed the show from both land and water for years. They have gathered in restaurants, boats, residences, parks, as well as countless other public spaces to enjoy the beautiful display. The Fox River is not only a central location but a safe location. The water provides a sound environment for the display. The currently-planned removal of the fireworks from downtown Algonquin will cause anguish to our community; residents and businesses will suffer. The residential area surrounding Algonquin Lakes Park would be a foolish place to attempt a firework display, not only because of the far removal from central (historical) Algonquin, but more importantly, due to safety. Residents already have voiced negative feelings toward moving the festival from Towne Park to Algonquin Lakes Park. Forcing them to migrate to the east side of the Village is not going to garner desired results. In fact, many people will likely flock elsewhere and boycott the Festival if the Fireworks are relocated. The potential traffic, fire hazards, and noise, amongst other issues, will annoy residents in the Algonquin Lakes neighborhood. The Founders' Days Board will be ill-advised to attempt to remove yet another piece of the Founders' Days activities when the fest is already observing negative responses in recent times from the community in which it is supposed to serve. It would appear that the Board has lost its true perspective of helping to unite a community and instead found a need for profit to dictate its decision making process. The board meetings have had little community input and instead of attempting to seek new sources of income with additional offerings, the Board has decided to scale, limit, and cut from a once hugely successful festival. It is with all the best intents that this will help open the eyes of the Board of Directors and keep this one piece of Founders' untouched.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
May 15, 2015
May 13, 2015
The momentum behind our petition to preserve the fireworks display in downtown Algonquin continues to build. We are approaching our current goal of 250 signatures and it is essential that we maintain this trajectory to ensure our request reaches the village board with clear authority. Please reach out to your neighbors and invite them to add their support to our cause today.
Reached 100 supporters
May 11, 2015
172 Comments
If Algonquin Founders’ Days began in 1960 with a group of local businessmen who wanted to celebrate their community, I highly doubt their vision was to have it in some subdivision other than downtown Algonquin where it all began! Keep the vision alive and keep it along the river and DOWNTOWN!!!
Please do not move them. It is so beautiful over the river! Elsewhere it would be just like all the other towns. Your display is so unique on the river. I come from schaumburg every year to see it! I love founders day fireworks in Algonquin! !
The Fox River site for the Fireworks is not simply the traditional site; but is the Safest location that allows the maximum number of citizens to view this wonderful spectacle. Please do not let a vocal minority change this.
How can you take even more business away from the local community in the town. Founders day was moved it a inconvenient spot for all. Now they want to take our fireworks desplay....... Keep it where it's at. Bring the people and business back to the town.
I moved to OK 2 years ago. But still call the Algonquin area home. I would be very disappointed to see the fireworks moved. Founders Day was one of things I enjoyed most while living in LITH.
Downtown is the heart of Algonquin!
Yep let's have fireworks!
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The Village has formally confirmed that the Founders' Days fireworks display will remain at its traditional location on the Fox River. This outcome is a testament to the persistence of our community members who prioritized our shared history. We will remain observant to ensure that this commitment to our downtown …
May 30, 2015
Final supporters
Founders' Days is a celebration of community. The roots of the festival are planted deeply in the gathering of residents who call the Village of Algonquin home to celebrate our founding and the beauty of our community. Downtown has been a central location for all residents to gather, remember, and commemorate Algonquin's history. The various activities of Founders' Days are what unite the community and brings life to Algonquin and commemorate our heritage. The traditional Sunday closing Fireworks hold a unique place in the hearts of the people of our Village. Residents have enjoyed the show from both land and water for years. They have gathered in restaurants, boats, residences, parks, as well as countless other public spaces to enjoy the beautiful display. The Fox River is not only a central location but a safe location. The water provides a sound environment for the display. The currently-planned removal of the fireworks from downtown Algonquin will cause anguish to our community; residents and businesses will suffer. The residential area surrounding Algonquin Lakes Park would be a foolish place to attempt a firework display, not only because of the far removal from central (historical) Algonquin, but more importantly, due to safety. Residents already have voiced negative feelings toward moving the festival from Towne Park to Algonquin Lakes Park. Forcing them to migrate to the east side of the Village is not going to garner desired results. In fact, many people will likely flock elsewhere and boycott the Festival if the Fireworks are relocated. The potential traffic, fire hazards, and noise, amongst other issues, will annoy residents in the Algonquin Lakes neighborhood. The Founders' Days Board will be ill-advised to attempt to remove yet another piece of the Founders' Days activities when the fest is already observing negative responses in recent times from the community in which it is supposed to serve. It would appear that the Board has lost its true perspective of helping to unite a community and instead found a need for profit to dictate its decision making process. The board meetings have had little community input and instead of attempting to seek new sources of income with additional offerings, the Board has decided to scale, limit, and cut from a once hugely successful festival. It is with all the best intents that this will help open the eyes of the Board of Directors and keep this one piece of Founders' untouched.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
May 15, 2015
May 13, 2015
The momentum behind our petition to preserve the fireworks display in downtown Algonquin continues to build. We are approaching our current goal of 250 signatures and it is essential that we maintain this trajectory to ensure our request reaches the village board with clear authority. Please reach out to your neighbors and invite them to add their support to our cause today.
Reached 100 supporters
May 11, 2015
172 Comments
I own Bruceskis marine construction company on the fox river chain of a lakes and would be happy to sponsor the event by providing barges to light fireworks from if it would help keep them on the river!
If Algonquin Founders’ Days began in 1960 with a group of local businessmen who wanted to celebrate their community, I highly doubt their vision was to have it in some subdivision other than downtown Algonquin where it all began! Keep the vision alive and keep it along the river and DOWNTOWN!!!
Please do not move them. It is so beautiful over the river! Elsewhere it would be just like all the other towns. Your display is so unique on the river. I come from schaumburg every year to see it! I love founders day fireworks in Algonquin! !
The Fox River site for the Fireworks is not simply the traditional site; but is the Safest location that allows the maximum number of citizens to view this wonderful spectacle. Please do not let a vocal minority change this.
How can you take even more business away from the local community in the town. Founders day was moved it a inconvenient spot for all. Now they want to take our fireworks desplay....... Keep it where it's at. Bring the people and business back to the town.
I moved to OK 2 years ago. But still call the Algonquin area home. I would be very disappointed to see the fireworks moved. Founders Day was one of things I enjoyed most while living in LITH.
Downtown is the heart of Algonquin!
Yep let's have fireworks!
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I own Bruceskis marine construction company on the fox river chain of a lakes and would be happy to sponsor the event by providing barges to light fireworks from if it would help keep them on the river!