The Iola–Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce is set to light up the skies on Thursday, July 3, at Taylor Field in Iola, Wisconsin, as part of its annual “Stars & Stripes Forever” Independence Day celebration. The event will begin at dusk and will feature a spectacular fireworks show to honor America’s freedom and community spirit. Sponsored by local businesses and residents, the celebration is aimed at uniting the community and raising funds to cover the $15,000 cost of the fireworks. In case of rain, the celebration will be moved to Saturday, July 5.

Aimed at bringing families, neighbors, and local businesses together in celebration of freedom and community pride, the fireworks event will highlight the values that unite the town every summer. The Chamber is encouraging everyone — from individuals to companies — to take part in funding the event.

With the cost of this year’s fireworks holding steady at $15,000, despite rising expenses, the Chamber is rallying early support through its Stars & Stripes Forever Sponsorship Program. Three sponsorship levels are available: Stars $50, Stripes $100, and Forever $250 and up.

Each sponsor will be publicly recognized during the evening celebration and featured on the I-S Chamber website as a proud contributor. It’s an opportunity not just to support a memorable night but also to show love for the community and country.

To contribute, donations can be mailed to:

Iola-Scandinavia Chamber of Commerce, P.O. Box 167, Iola, WI 54945.

For further information or to sign up to volunteer, contact Mark Sether at 715-258-6216 or email him at Mark.Sether@co.waupaca.wi.us.

Whether you’re a long-time resident or new to the area, the Chamber hopes to see you at Taylor Field on July 3, ready to celebrate freedom, fellowship, and fireworks.