BEAVER COUNTY RADIO
In a time when communities are searching for reasons to come together, Beaver County is preparing to make history.
On the occasion of America’s 250th anniversary, Beaver County BOOM 250 will bring together tens of thousands of residents and visitors on June 27, for what is expected to be the largest fireworks display and patriotic celebration ever held in Beaver County.
Presented by Visit Beaver County, organized by PUSH Beaver County, and lit by the world-renowned Zambelli Fireworks, the event represents far more than a spectacular show in the sky—it represents the power of a community united by a shared vision, organizers say.
What began as an ambitious idea 16 years ago, has grown into a countywide movement supported by local businesses, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, community leaders and countless volunteers who believe Beaver County deserves a celebration worthy of this historic national milestone.
“This isn’t just a fireworks show. It’s a statement about who we are,” Nathan Kopsack, chairman of the Beaver County BOOM committee, said. “When people look up and see BOOM 250 lighting the sky, they’ll also be witnessing the result of neighbors, organizations, businesses and communities working together to create something bigger than any one of us could accomplish alone.”
America’s 250th anniversary will be celebrated across the nation, but few communities have embraced the opportunity quite like Beaver County.
BOOM 250 is predicted to attract close to 100,000 spectators
from throughout Western Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia and beyond,
generating significant economic activity for local restaurants, hotels,
retailers, attractions and small businesses.
The event is projected to become one of the largest public gatherings in Beaver County’s history and a defining moment in the region’s America250 celebration.
For organizers, the impact extends well beyond a single weekend. BOOM 250 is designed to showcase Beaver County as a destination, strengthen community pride, support local businesses and create lasting memories for families across generations. It is an investment in the county’s future and an opportunity to tell a story that deserves to be heard: a story of resilience, collaboration, and hometown pride.
The evening’s grand finale will feature an unprecedented fireworks production by Zambelli Fireworks, a company whose roots are deeply connected to Western Pennsylvania and whose displays have dazzled audiences around the world. For BOOM 250, Zambelli will help transform the Beaver County skyline into a tribute to the American spirit and the communities that continue to embody it.
FIREWORKS FROM THE BRIDGE
Dr. George Zambelli Jr., owner of Zambelli Fireworks, said, “We’re proud to be part of BOOM 250 and help bring this community together for such a historic celebration. It is truly an honor for the Zambelli family to be part of an event that reflects both our legacy in this region and the significance of America’s 250th anniversary. This will be a world-class production—the largest display in the tri-state area—fired from three barges and the Rochester-Monaca Bridge, with an American flag sequence emanating from the bridge and unfolding across the sky. We’re privileged to carry forward a tradition that dates back to John Adams’ vision of celebrating our independence with
‘illuminations’ for generations to come.”
PUSH President Mark Kopsack added, “This celebration belongs to
everyone. Every sponsor, every volunteer, every municipality, every
nonprofit partner, and every resident who believes in this vision has
helped make it possible. BOOM 250 is proof that when Beaver County comes
together, we can create something extraordinary.”
As the nation prepares to mark 250 years of American independence,
Beaver County is preparing to deliver a celebration worthy of the
moment—one that honors the past, celebrates the present, and inspires
the future.
For one unforgettable night, the eyes of the region will be on Beaver
County.
And when the countdown reaches zero, history will light up the sky.
