ALL fireworks are banned in my area, but it doesn't stop the idiots. Multiple raids were made of homes for illegal fireworks and finding thousands of pounds of the stuff. One house was modified as a warehouse to store massive amounts of fireworks....and this could be your neighbor. "Their" neighbors were shocked and had to be evacuated while the fireworks were removed.

In a related story, a person tripped while carrying a box of illegal fireworks and it exploded when it hit the ground. That's how sensitive some of this stuff is.

Fireworks are illegal here too - but you wouldn't think it. On my street alone (not including the drunks behind us) I think we have more fireworks than all the parks in NY state put together.

When I was young, we used to enjoy he parades, then BBQ's at the park and then watch the fireworks. But that wasn't good enough for the loonies - they take all the fun out of the holiday - you have to stay home and protect your property - ad they start with this crap the middle of June and it goes until the end of July - they cannot give it up.

Illegal here to but you can buy them on every street corner in this town around the 4th. Rednecks just love the 4th.

Being from north Louisiana I am probably a Gin-You-Wine redneck. I do love the 4th so I can grill everything in sight. However, I will add, I have no use for fireworks and by 10:30 this little redneck is tucked in his little bed. You are probably right though Janie. Most fireworks are probably bought by rednecks. BTW wasn't it Paul Harvey who once said; 60% of all collared greens are eaten by rednecks . . . the remainder is thrown out.