Brighton residents will be celebrating the holiday with the annual Independence Day Parade in downtown Brighton on Thursday, an although a fireworks show is not offered, for the second year, local residents can also set off Fourth of July fireworks in their own backyards.
A state law and city ordinances that went into effect last year allow consumer fireworks to be used on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas, along with the days before and after each holiday.
By the way, in March, the Brighton City Council approved a Fireworks Ordinance that prohibits the use of consumer fireworks on any day other than the day before, day of, and day after a national holiday, with the addition of special event fireworks.
Here’s where you can purchase fireworks in the Brighton area:
- Real Deal Fireworks: 10489 Grand River Rd, Brighton
- Fireworks Supermarket of Michigan: 3652 E Grand River Ave, Howell
- Jeff's Fireworks inc.: 3439 E. Grand River, Howell
- Zambelli Fireworks Inc: 3422 Saratoga Ln, Howell
Don't allow children to play with fireworks.
If children are using sparklers, remember that they burn between 1200 – 2000 degrees.
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For flying fireworks, be conscious of where they will land.
Do not hold fireworks by hand when lighting.
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Do not approach a firework that does not go off. Because each firework is different, it is very difficult to put a timeline on how long to leave it before touching. Fireworks can be thoroughly soaked with water and discarded in the trash (not inside the house or garage) after there is no concern of a delayed ignition.
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