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Title: Why do people set off fireworks two days before July 4?
Post by: trucktina on July 03, 2011, 05:22:37 pm
I was wondering if this happens just in my neighborhood. Oh, and they keep setting them off for two or three days afterwards.
Title: Re: Why do people set off fireworks two days before July 4?
Post by: itzkt on July 03, 2011, 05:42:13 pm
i know...i thought buying fireworks were illegal so i always wonder where they get it
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Post by: DaWilsonator on July 03, 2011, 07:16:46 pm
I was wondering if this happens just in my neighborhood. Oh, and they keep setting them off for two or three days afterwards.

They use to do it in my old neighborhood where everyone was peaceful and friendly but, if people were to do it in my current area I live in now, police and squad cars would probably show up.
Title: Re: Why do people set off fireworks two days before July 4?
Post by: bretay on July 03, 2011, 07:54:54 pm
No it's not just your neighborhood.I have heard them all week.I always thought you were supposed until that day.Maybe I was wrong.Who knows.But I hear more guns being shot than fireworks.
Title: Re: Why do people set off fireworks two days before July 4?
Post by: ktheodos on July 03, 2011, 07:57:24 pm
people will find any excuse to celebrate early :P...plus, since the holiday is actually on a Monday, people might want to celebrate early so they can stay up later (whereas they can't if they have to go to work the next day (i.e.: Monday))
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Post by: luvh8tragedy87 on July 03, 2011, 08:17:27 pm
They started here the last week of June. I don't know why people can't wait a few extra days. Plus I live in Utah, we get fireworks twice this month.
Title: Re: Why do people set off fireworks two days before July 4?
Post by: DroFildSwisher on July 03, 2011, 08:21:29 pm
well why not?  :thumbsup: its alll gooood
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Post by: waterbottle on July 03, 2011, 08:27:07 pm
i know in my area they are doing the same thing they always do that i do not know why it happenings  its so loud and than it starts to rain too. well it will be over  here soon. 
Title: Re: Why do people set off fireworks two days before July 4?
Post by: raven1114 on July 03, 2011, 09:40:43 pm
here where i live you'll hear them for about 2 weeks, about a week before the 4th and for a bout a week after the 4th.
Title: Re: Why do people set off fireworks two days before July 4?
Post by: vicogden on July 03, 2011, 10:56:56 pm
For the same reason they set them off 2 days AFTER the 4th... boredom, rowdiness, happiness, insanity, love of loud noises, all of the above and/or none of the above.  I realize that made no sense, but that's pretty much my m.o.  I'm good at it, huh?
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Post by: davidh121 on July 04, 2011, 12:40:28 am
They want to have fun, have an excuse to light up something and be cool to others.
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Post by: ricky981 on July 04, 2011, 04:09:27 am
I was wondering if this happens just in my neighborhood. Oh, and they keep setting them off for two or three days afterwards.
  i don't why is either they want to be the first one to set them off. are either they are not use to anything. some people just don't get it.
Title: Re: Why do people set off fireworks two days before July 4?
Post by: MichelleHW101 on July 04, 2011, 04:35:31 am
I think it's really to test the fireworks to see if they do work.  I mean I thought buying your own fireworks was illegal in some states put it seems no matter where you go everyone's selling fireworks in a parking lot.  I don't think it has anything to do with how many days before the 4th it is.  I think it's like I said, to make sure they do work for the 4th. 
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Post by: inertia4 on July 04, 2011, 05:20:07 am
Well I remember when I was a teenager, it's the whole anticipation thing. I used to do that, but never did all that much. It was like a weekend long party.
Title: Re: Why do people set off fireworks two days before July 4?
Post by: rogery on July 04, 2011, 05:35:59 am
My neighborhood has been exploding things for several weeks. Usually starts around Cinco de Mayo.
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Post by: lterr2 on July 04, 2011, 05:47:16 am
I guess because the 4th of July is on a Monday, people feel they have the green light to set of fireworks all weekend!  I know it's driving me crazy. My dog is so afraid of them!  He paces and pants and whines, making it unbearable.  I've had to sedate him with Benadryl every night this weekend.  :'( Only one more night! Whew!!
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Post by: pkrahmer on July 04, 2011, 06:32:23 am
I love fireworks but I completely understand. I grow up with a dog that was also terrified of the 4th of july and thunderstorms. If you can find a cool dark place without a window- bathrooms are usually the best. I feel bad that you have to sedate your dog but that mybe to kindest thing you can do for him
Hope you are able to enjoy the 4th :wave:
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Post by: animikokala on July 04, 2011, 06:47:18 am
I've been hearing them going off for several weeks now, slowing increasing in frequency till they are going off constantly in different directions.  I like it; it's like a free 4th of July show when you can see them over the tree tops.  We can't set any off at out apartment, so we like seeing them from the neighboring residences that can.  We're going to have to drive to Cleveland to see the big show tonight though.
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Post by: bhm42004 on July 04, 2011, 06:55:13 am
I have been hearing & seeing them go off for the past few days too. They are illegal here too, but there have been some fairs & carnivals that have great displays during this time.  :o
Title: Re: Why do people set off fireworks two days before July 4?
Post by: trucktina on July 04, 2011, 08:59:43 am
well why not?  :thumbsup: its alll gooood

It's not all good, sorry. I'm as patriotic as the next person, but at a certain point it's both dangerous (illegal fireworks set fire to homes every holiday) and a public disturbance. There were explosions right over my house last night!
Title: Re: Why do people set off fireworks two days before July 4?
Post by: trucktina on July 04, 2011, 09:01:49 am
For the same reason they set them off 2 days AFTER the 4th... boredom, rowdiness, happiness, insanity, love of loud noises, all of the above and/or none of the above.  I realize that made no sense, but that's pretty much my m.o.  I'm good at it, huh?

Yep, you are. But it's beautiful in a way, like poetry. :)
Title: Re: Why do people set off fireworks two days before July 4?
Post by: moremo on July 04, 2011, 09:11:20 am
That is something my husband and I was talking about last night. We have had people all around us this weekend setting them off and it will be even worse tonight. I love to see them but hate how long they go on into the night when I am trying to go to sleep. I guess it is a way for some to let off some stress  ;D
Title: Re: Why do people set off fireworks two days before July 4?
Post by: sommap on July 04, 2011, 09:14:54 am
It is tradition around here that a lot of the big fireworks displays are on the night of July 3.  They get a lot more people out at 10:00 at night if they don't have to get up in the morning. 
Title: Re: Why do people set off fireworks two days before July 4?
Post by: thetotalfool on July 04, 2011, 09:26:00 am
People near me have been doing fireworks for over a week now.  It scares my cats, so I'll be happy when it's over.
Title: Re: Why do people set off fireworks two days before July 4?
Post by: freepcmoney on July 04, 2011, 12:10:46 pm
I guess it is BECAUSE THEY JUST CAN'T WAIT TO GET THEIR STUPID ON !!

The only kind of fireworks that I like are the colorful display ones in the sky. The firecrackers and cherry bombs are JUST PLAIN STUPID!!   
Title: Re: Why do people set off fireworks two days before July 4?
Post by: articx on July 04, 2011, 01:04:41 pm
It has happened in my neighborhood too. There has been a few Saturday night, and Sunday night.