Shoot off fireworks safely on July 4th
- by Bethany Sanders on Jul 2nd 2008 8:00AM
- seasonal, recalls and safety
If I didn't have a calendar, there'd still be no doubt in my mind that July 4th is just around the corner. Every year, several homeowners in my neighborhood celebrate the season by setting off very loud and very illegal fireworks in the wee hours of the night. My poor dog will spend the majority of the week hiding under the bed.
While firing off illegal fireworks isn't really a good idea, there are plenty of legal versions that can make your Independence Day celebration a lot more fun for family members of all ages. Kids, especially, are dazzled by the bright colors. But for the holiday to be both fun and safe, everyone needs to follow a few rules.
Luckily, Howcast has you covered. They've taken the most commonsense safety rules and put them to an entertaining animated video that will help everyone remember how to enjoy this summer tradition without any exciting trips the the ER.

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