With the 4th of July approaching, are you wondering which fireworks are legal and which aren't?
What do helicopters, chasers, and ladyfingers have in common? They are all names of ILLEGAL fireworks in Minnesota. Just like all the different types of rockets (sky, bottle, missile, and more), the crackers, the candles, the shells and more. Even the pretty paper lanterns that slowly float into the air with nothing more than a soft glow behind thin paper are examples of ILLEGAL fireworks. Don’t worry about remembering all the names of the ILLEGAL fireworks – all you have to know is If it leaves the ground or explodes, it is ILLEGAL in Minnesota.
LEGAL novelty items frequently sold at this time of year include those that spray, spin, and sparkle with no piece becoming airborne or exploding from the main unit. Snakes that melt, devices that smoke, poppers, and even sparklers are LEGAL to use as well, but don’t forget – sparklers burn at over 1800 degrees Fahrenheit! The matches used to light them burn at 325 degrees Fahrenheit! Why risk burns or other injuries to your family and friends?
Don’t want to miss out on loud booms, crackling sparks, and exploding light displays? The City of Apple Valley is providing a wonderful fireworks display on Friday, July 4th beginning at 10:00 p.m. from Johnny Cake Ridge Park East. Before that, on Saturday June 28, the Apple Valley Fire Department will be providing truck tours and selling hot dogs, pop, and t-shirts at Cub Foods to kick on the week of fun in the city. On the Thursday, July 3rd, Family Fun Night in Johnny Cake Ridge Park is back with a carnival and music and, of course, another fire truck tour and your next chance to buy hotdogs, pop, and t-shirts from Apple Valley firefighters! And don’t forget the parade on Friday the 4th! Beginning at 1:00 p.m., there will be tons of noise and sparkling costumes and old cars, and school bands, and epic flyovers, and fire trucks from Apple Valley and our neighboring communities. You’ll find everything you need for a great (and safe!) family celebration in Apple Valley.