Quintin Blair has been asking all around for funds to ensure Cody’s July 4 fireworks show is worthy of being a celebration of Americas 250th anniversary. 

When he asked the Park County commissioners for support back in April — they have yet to commit anything as they’re still in the budget process — he spoke of his own experiences as a youth watching the fireworks. 

“I remember being 6 and 7 years old and watching the fireworks, and being so proud to be an American,” he said.

Blair found a bunch of people willing to advance that cause on the board he chairs, as the Park County Travel Council agreed at its May 21 meeting to up its contribution to $20,000 — members had previously agreed to provide $15,000. 

PCTC Executive Director Michael Wambolt said as the council still has roughly $7,000 remaining in Destination Development funds it’s required to to spend by the end of the fiscal year on June 30, it was a natural solution to use the money for fireworks as opposed to sending it back to the state. 

Council members agreed, unanimously supporting the proposal. 

The total fireworks show is expected to cost $50,000-$60,000 at a discounted rate and will once again be handled by Chris Good of Pyrotech Professionals in Garland. 

“He does show for as little as he can,” Blair told commissioners. “He’s been great to work with, gives us a great price and puts on one heck of a show.”

The show has struggled with funding over recent years after the longtime group Cody Skylighters gave it up. In 2021, then-Cody resident Kanye West funded the entire show, while the next year the chamber had to use $25,000 to cover the cost.