If you choose to use consumer fireworks, be sure to follow these safety tips:
Never allow young children to handle fireworks Older children should use them only under close adult supervision Never use fireworks while impaired by drugs or alcohol Anyone using fireworks or standing nearby should wear protective eyewear Never hold lighted fireworks in your hands Never light fireworks indoors Only use fireworks away from people, houses and other structures, vehicles, and flammable materials Never point or throw fireworks at another person Only light one firework device at a time and maintain a safe distance after lighting Never ignite firework devices in a container Do not try to re-light or handle malfunctioning fireworks Soak both spent and unused fireworks in water for a few hours before discarding Keep a bucket of water nearby to fully extinguish fireworks that do not go off or in case of fire Never use illegal fireworks Or, simply kick back and let the experts handle the fireworks show.
