The fireworks show set to conclude Sunday night’s annual Firecracker Fest at Mill Creek Park was cancelled due to an injury suffered by the professional pyrotechnician, also known as the “lead shooter,” who was
scheduled to manage the display.
Injury forces fireworks show cancellation
Firecracker Fest still draws large crowd
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![Families gather for fun, food and music despite the cancellation of the fireworks show at the Firecracker Fest at Mill Creek Regional Park.](https://statesboroherald.cdn-anvilcms.net/media/images/2022/07/05/images/070322_FIRECRACKER_FEST.max-752x423.jpg)
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