Fireworks

After production disruptions and shipping delays, fireworks are expensive and in short supply. Some retailers have shut down, and others warn customers their stock might be gone before July Fourth.

Many sanctioned fireworks shows are canceled this summer due to the pandemic, but people continue to set off everything from firecrackers to Roman candles…

The deafening booms and brilliant flashes of many big-budget Independence Day fireworks shows will be muted this year.The coronavirus pandemic has forced…

Police departments in St. Louis and St. Louis County are trying to deter illegal firework use this Fourth of July. Last year, St. Louis police issued just…

The Gateway Arch showed off its new shine Wednesday as St. Louis’ Independence Day celebrations and fireworks show returned to the riverfront to light up…

Despite what you may have heard in your backyard this past week, setting off fireworks is illegal in St. Louis and much of the metro area.St. Louis Fire…

The St. Louis Fire Department is cautioning St. Louis area residents against setting off fireworks this weekend.The use of consumer fireworks is legal in…

Wednesday's First Night celebration in Grand Center is the official end of St. Louis' yearlong 250th anniversary celebration, and will showcase St. Louis…

For many, fireworks are a staple part of celebrating the Fourth of July. If watching the night sky light up is part of your holiday tradition, you’re in…

This article first appeared in the St. Louis Beacon, July 2, 2012 - Firework displays won't be lighting up the sky at most of the usual places this Fourth…