Thank you to everyone who contributed to make the sixth annual Dowagiac firework show organized by the Young Professionals of Greater Dowagiac possible. We had good weather and spectacular fireworks, which were curated by YPGD member Kirk Proshwitz. The people and businesses who support our efforts year after year, everyone who mailed us in a donation, made a PAYPAL donation, purchased a glow necklace, and filled our buckets at the fireworks all continue to make this event possible. The firework show not only offers an opportunity celebrate our freedom but also reminds us that we are a part of a strong and vibrant community.

Also, special thanks to local police, fire and public works departments for keeping us safe before, during and after the event. Please join us in thanking our sponsors by choosing local services and stores whenever possible, so greater Dowagiac may continue to thrive.

We would like to recognize and thank our sponsors:

Grand finale sponsors ($500): Dr. Mathews Family, F&V Operations and Resource Management, Honor Credit Union, Lyon’s Industries, Southwest Michigan College and Wolverine Mutual Insurance

RocketsSponsors ($250): Dowagiac Area Federal Credit Union, Eckman Chiropractic Clinic, Terry and Lisa Groth, Imperial Furniture, Jim D’s Body Shop, Krook Container, Inc., McDonalds and Wightman

Firecracker sponsors ($100): Advantage Home Healthcare, Arnt Asphalt Sealing, Inc, Terry & Ruth Ausra, Bakeman Barbers, Booth’s Country Florist, Chi Ishoback, Cressy & Everett, David Krueger’s Company, Duncan & Associates, Ericks Carpet Cleaning, Fraternal order of the Eagles, Fryman’s Recycling #1 Inc, Hale’s True Value Hardware, Hannapel Home Center, Joe & Martha Hassle, Bryan and Michelle (Shelly) Henry, JAC Custom Pouches, Janel’s Industries, Inc., Edward & Diana Klapchuk, Lions Club, Leon & Shirley Laylin, Midwest Energy, Nutrien Ag Solutions, Wanda Price, Rohdy’s Heating & Cooling, Semco, Art & Carol Springsteen, and Twistees

Sparkler sponsors ($50): Ausra Equipment, Blue Print Photography, BT’s Pub, Dowagiac District Library, J&H Oil Company, Mane Attraction, Mathew V Cripe DDS, New Leaf, R&D, Richter Farms, Al & Sandra Springsteen, Don Woodhouse, Robert Woodruff and Zeke’s.   

Red, White and Blue Sponsors ($25): Bud Distributing, Dowsett Chiropractic, Farm Bureau Insurance, Heartland, Keene’s Auto Body Shop, and Doug and Amy Wagoner

Becky Grabemeyer

Dowagiac