Help Lake Wylie have a July 4 blast

Annual fireworks program seeks donations for big lakeside display

June 1, 2012 – Fireworks displays are among the most “democratic” events you can imagine. Everyone within miles gets to see and hear them.

The annual July 4 display by the Lake Wylie community is also democratic in how it is funded – quietly by individuals, groups and businesses that like to help celebrate our nation’s birthday.

The show’s organizers invite you to be part of that latter group this year.

Catawba RiverViews recently received this request from Biff Virkler, a member of the Lake Wylie Marine Commission who also is chair of the Lake Wylie Fireworks Committee.

Dear Rich,

Please help us raise the money required for the Lake Wylie Community 4th of July Fireworks display.  We raise $25,000 each year for this great display that is totally funded by individuals and business in the Lake Wylie Community.  The fireworks display starts at dusk, around 9 PM, and is professionally staged off the property of Camp Thunderbird.  This is an annual tradition on Lake Wylie that has thrilled families for generations.  No public money is used for this celebration.  All donations are from people who love Lake Wylie and this annual celebration of our nations Independence.

Please put this on your calendar and help us raise donations.

Best regards,

Howard "Biff" Virkler

Lake Wylie Fireworks Committee Chairman

How to donate

If you’d like to help with the fireworks display, here’s how to contact Biff. EMAIL Biff or call him weekdays at 704-587-3934. Or mail donations (payable to Camp Thunderbird Fireworks Fund) to: Camp Thunderbird Fireworks Fund, One Thunderbird Lane, Lake Wylie, SC 2971

See the big show on July 4

The annual Lake Wylie fireworks show will take place shortly after dusk on July 4 from the shoreline of Camp Thunderbird, just south of the Buster Boyd Bridge (NC 49). MAP

Best Viewing: The Buster Boyd Bridge Boat Landing, T-Bones on the Lake outside deck, Rey Azteca deck at Lake Wylie Plaza Lake Wylie Italian and Pizza on patio at Lake Wylie Plaza