The Fourth of July pyrotechnic display is back in downtown Stockton.Thanks to private donors along with Mayor Anthony Silva and the Stockton City Council, the Independence Day fireworks return to the waterfront after a seven-year absence.Silva was able to muster support from sponsors to raise $18,000 to enhance the fireworks show with the Stockton Ports Class-A baseball team.Council provided the go-ahead to add more than $13,000 to handle the cost of police, fire and staff.The downtown fireworks last lit up the night skies in 2008. But due to City’s bankruptcy woes, this Fourth of July tradition at Weber Point was placed on hold.The time was right to bring back the downtown Fourth of July event as the City is now on a fiscally stable path.Weber Point, 221 N. Center St, is the place to be for the best view.This will be the centerpiece to some of the surrounding events, including Fourth of July Barbeque & Fireworks Celebration at the University Plaza Waterfront Hotel, 110 W. Fremont St.This is a chance for folks to cool down at poolside from 6 to 10 p.m. – don’t forget to bring a towel.A buffet dinner is scheduled from 6 to 8 o’clock, with music playing till 10 p.m.Reservations are required. Cost is $30 for adults, $15 for children.Call 209.323.3057 for information.In other weekend events:Stockton Ports – A Fourth of July precursor, the Banner Island Ballpark will host an Independence Day celebration fireworks show as presented by Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort on Friday following the game between the Ports and the visiting San Jose Giants.
Fireworks return to Stockton waterfront