OTTAWA, IL — The Ottawa Downtown Association (ODA) is proud to announce the resounding success of the 4th of July Fireworks Celebration, held in the heart of downtown Ottawa. This exciting tradition brought together families, friends, and visitors for a vibrant evening of patriotic spirit and community pride. The 2025 Fireworks show marks the first year the ODA is responsible for community fundraising.
The event would not have been possible without the invaluable support and financial contributions of Ottawa First, whose commitment to funding the Ottawa Fireworks for many years helped turn this vision into a reality.
Top donors for the event included:
- The City of Ottawa
- Financial Plus Credit Union
- Local 393
- Marseilles Sheet Metal
- NCC Memorial Foundation
- Shoreline Boat Club
- Aussem Dogs/Awesome Ottawa Tours
These generous sponsors ensured that Ottawa’s night sky sparkled with a stunning fireworks display that brought cheers and awe from spectators of all ages.
A huge thank you also goes out to our Fundraising Partners, who stepped up to support the cause through events, donations, and sales:
- Alfano’s Pizza
- Fresh Prints
- Nothing Bundt Cakes
- Open Space Art Gallery and Studios
- Sisler’s Ice Cream
- Tangled Roots Brewing Company
And a special shout-out to PersonaliTees for their support, and Skydive Chicago for their heart-pumping landing to kick off the evening at Ottawa High School!
“We are overwhelmed with gratitude for the outpouring of support from local businesses, individuals, and organizations,” said ODA President Cassi Skoflanc. “This event was truly a team effort, and we’re excited to grow this into a lasting tradition for years to come.”
To make a financial contribution to next year’s Fireworks show, please visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/ottawa-4th-of-july-fireworks
