FIREWORKS

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Few Fireworks Over Budget

Jackson Mayor Harvey Johnson Jr. Spent Monday, April 30, lobbying lawmakers to pass a bill to let the city to levy a small sales tax increase for infrastructure improvements. At first, the mayor's charm seemed to work on lawmakers. In less than 24 hours, everything had changed.

Socorro picks safe zones for fireworks

It's early May, and already, Socorro is almost ready to celebrate the Fourth of July. As we've reported, the city will sell fireworks, but it was working out a plan to make sure everyone stays safe. "If the people are protected and the commercial sales are here, we want people to come see Socorro and come experience the Fourth of July here," said Dave Garcia, Socorro's spokesman. Despite El Paso ...

Fire ban remains in effect this weekend

Fireworks displays are part of the tradition of Victoria Day weekend in many other parts of the province. Not in Timmins where May Run is more associated with cottages, camping and fishing than letting off fireworks.[...]

Troops Use Computer Graphics to Map-out Firework Display for Victory Parade

Troops from the 449th Independent Fireworks Display Battalion are using the latest IT equipment to prepare for the May 9 fireworks display in Moscow. Watch this RIA Novosti video to see how computer graphics are being used to choreograph the fireworks show.