The Living Skies Come Alive fireworks competition returned in full force this past weekend, drawing thousands of visitors to Moosomin and District Regional Park for two nights of live music, fireworks and community celebration.
Saturday night featured a show by Saskatchewan-based fireworks producers, while Alberta’s team took the spotlight on Sunday and ultimately won the main award. Saskatchewan finished as the runner-up.
"Everything went smooth, no issues," said organizer Kyle Jeannot. "We probably had 3,500 people at least on Saturday and around 3,000 on Sunday. The park was busy, all the vendors seemed to be busy, and everyone was happy."
The event also included live bands both nights, with a special anonymous donation covering the band fees so guests could enjoy the entertainment free of charge.
Jeannot said the fireworks companies and performers were all impressed with the crowd and atmosphere.
"The bands loved it. They said the crowd was great to deal with. Our security didn't have any issues, and we even got compliments on how easy the parking was," he said.
Beyond the park itself, Jeannot noted the economic impact extended into the wider community.
"The hotels were all booked up, and the gas stations were busy. It's a pretty big community event," he said.
This year marked the first time Living Skies Come Alive has taken place since before the pandemic. Jeannot said the focus this year was on reintroducing the event and building momentum, with hopes to continue growing it in the years ahead.
"People are remembering what kind of show it was," he said. "We’re still wrapping up from this year, but yes, we plan to bring it back again next year."
Jeannot also extended his thanks to everyone who came out to support the weekend.