The Fourth on the Plateau will boast even bigger fireworks this year, despite construction on the Sammamish Community and Aquatic Center.

The Sammamish City Council authorized the purchase of $25,000 of fireworks for the July 4 celebration. Microsoft is pitching in $15,000 for the event. Fireworks will be launched just north of the community center’s construction site, which was the previous launch area.

“Even with construction, the show goes on,” Sammamish Parks and Recreation Director Jessi Bon said.

Eastside Fire & Rescue, as well as Wolverine West, have approved the launch site. The area has a larger “drop zone,” which allows for larger shells.

“We’re going to have a little bit bigger show,” Bon said. “Other than that, same look and feel: Just tons of fun.”

Free shuttles will run from the Upper Commons, located off of 228th Avenue Southeast, to the Lower Commons, off of 222nd Place Southeast, will transport people from one part of the property to another due to trail closure. Bon estimates two-minute weight times. The service is free.

Fourth on the Plateau began in 2007; it’s drawn more than 10,000 people to the Sammamish Commons every year.