Kingston outlines expanded July 4 program, cites $33,400 in sponsorships

A city presenter, Carly, gave the council a detailed update on plans for the July 4 celebration, saying the city will bring live music back closer to the amphitheater, host food trucks and vendor bays, and run fireworks around 9:45–10:00 p.m.

Carly described a kids’ zone with inflatables and a foam pit, return of a video-game truck and carnival-style activities, and named several vendors and entertainment partners. On sponsorships she reported a total of "$33,400 for sponsors," noting there are additional smaller sponsors not listed on the slide.

Council members asked logistical questions and confirmed street closures and other event permits later on the agenda. Carly said the city will pilot the live-music configuration and monitor noise and crowd flow; no final approvals were required beyond routine agenda items.