Community Corner

Is A 9 p.m. Cut-Off Time For Fireworks Possible?

Some residents worry about pets, while others want revelers to know they are keeping their kids awake.

Hearing fireworks throughout our neighborhoods is common place around the Fourth of July, but when does it go too far? 

We asked on the boards and on Facebook if people keep their Independence Day parties going too late, long after others have went to bed. And, users responded with a flurry of comments.

"11 p.m.  should be the cut-off," wrote Patch user Matt M. "But I can understand maybe going until Midnight. Unfortunately, I have neighbors who like to keep launching fireworks until 2 AM or so."

Margaret Shepherd sais something similar. "I kinda thought 1:30 three nights ago was a BIT late," she said.

While it seems some residents understand that on the Fourth of July, parties may go a bit late, it's the rest of the week's late nights that are irksome. The majority of comments from Seminole Heights residents stated that 9 p.m. should be the cut-off on days other than the Fourth of July.

Some residents worry about pets, while others want revelers to know they're keeping their kids awake.

"It is impossible for me to get my kid to bed. The fireworks terrify him. I think 9 is generous in a neighborhood. 10 at the latest," wrote Courtney Cairns Pastor on Facebook.

So, now that the price of fireworks has dropped after the holiday, maybe we can all agree to put them away a bit earlier, and no later than midnight. And, wouldn't it be nice if everyone considered who has pets and kids living next door that may like a break even earlier? 


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