While consumer fireworks are illegal in some of the 50 American states, licensed public displays are forbidden in none. Note: Unless otherwise specified, all sources are NOVA/WGBH. 2.-3.

Here’s a look at some cities around the Quad Cities and their firework ordinances: Bettendorf Consumer fireworks are allowed December 31 from 10:00 p.m. until January 1 at 12:30 a.m. Residents ...

Then there's the backyard fireworks master who provides an Independence Day show for the neighborhood ... industry raked in $945 million in consumer fireworks sales (plus another $360 million ...

However, PSP, a sheriff or sheriff’s deputy, and other public officials could remove, take, or cause to be removed all stocks of display or consumer fireworks sold, stored, used, or held in ...

ITASCA, Ill. (WLS) -- A suburban fireworks show has been a sparkling centerpiece of Fourth of July festivities for nearly three decades. However, what's billed as Illinois' largest fireworks ...

The display lasted for 1 hour, 1 minute and 32.35 seconds and, sadly, it poured with rain the whole way through. 8. Disney is the largest consumer of fireworks in the world The Walt Disney Company ...