With July 4 coming up, those pop up fireworks tents are opening daily. What are the Florida fireworks laws? Are they legal? When can you light them? What can get you fined?
Are fireworks legal in Florida?
Yes. Those fireworks you see at those roadside tents? Those are ok according to the state of Florida. But there are some catches. First, no kids should touch them. You must be of at least 18 years of age to use fireworks.
Also, you can't just light fireworks up whenever you like. There are only three days when it's ok to set off fireworks in Florida. Obviously the 4th of July is the big one. The other two? New Year's Eve and New Year's Day. If you have leftovers on July 5, you're going to need to stash them away until December.
That said, there are things like sparklers and smoke bombs. Those you can use anytime because they're not considered fireworks. According Fox 35, the state of Florida considers fireworks to be "combustible or explosive composition or substance or combination of substances prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect."
That weird Florida fireworks loophole
Then there was always that crazy loophole. Floridians over the years have signed that silly waiver saying they're purchasing fireworks for "agricultural use." To get around the fireworks rules, you could utilize the loophole in Florida law and pretend you're lighting up the sky to scare birds away or trying to protect your fish hatcheries.
David McNew/Getty ImagesIt's not just Florida Fireworks Laws you need to know
Although fireworks are legal in Florida, some cities have their own laws so it's a good idea to call your local officials. For example, Belleair Beach and Clearwater have ordinances banning personal fireworks on the beach, according to Fox 13.
Country music goes hand in hand with America and has been known for years as "America's Music." We will celebrate the Fourth of July holiday this week with our loved ones at a barbecue, traveling the country, and with fireworks displays. In honor of the holiday, we take a look at country stars wearing stars and stripes for our great nation through the years.
For a bit of history: The Fourth of July, or Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the Declaration of Independence. It was ratified by the Second Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, establishing the United States of America.
The Fourth of July has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941. However, the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century and the American Revolution. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence. Two days later (7/4), delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, a historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson.
To this day, July 4 has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with festivities ranging from fireworks, parades, family reunions, and concerts.
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Carrie Underwood
Rick Diamond/Getty ImagesIn 2012, Carrie Underwood famously wore an American flag tank top when she performed at CMA Fest in June. You don't get much more American than winning "American Idol" and becoming a huge superstar. She also released a song and video called "All American Girl" in 2007.
Eric Church
Christopher Polk/Getty ImagesEric Church played concerts on his 2012 tour with a giant American Flag behind him on stage. Eric also often wears an American flag scarf as an accessory and even sells a copy of it on his website for fans.
Reba
Vince Bucci/Getty ImagesAn American Icon wearing stars and stripes in 2002 while attending the "People's Choice Awards" in L.A. At the time, she was promoting her work in Broadway's "Annie Get Your Gun." Reba later told me that reviews for her Broadway debut could have been written by her mother. They were so good.
Toby Keith
Kevin Winter/Getty Images.Toby performed with this American flag guitar at the "American Music Awards" in 2002. During that time, Toby had a song he wrote after the 9/11 terror attacks called "Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue (The Angry American)."
Lee Greenwood
Max Whittaker/Getty ImagesLee is best known for his song "God Bless The U.S.A," released in the 1980s. Greenwood often wears this American flag leather jacket when performing the song at various events, including in front of many U.S. Presidents.
Keith Urban
Bill Steber/Getty ImagesIn 2001, Keith Urban wore this American flag jacket when he performed with Brooks and Dunn during the Country Freedom Concert. The concert benefited the Salvation Army's Disaster Relief Fund and the victims, families, and rescue workers affected by the events of September 11. Born in New Zealand, Keith currently holds dual American and Australian citizenship.
Kix Brooks
Rick Diamond/Getty ImagesOne half of Brooks & Dunn, Kix wore this American flag western shirt when he performed during the last show of the Brooks and Dunn "Neon Circus" tour in 2001. The duo released a song called "Only In America" in 2009.
Kid Rock
Donald Miralle/Getty ImagesKid Rock is wearing an American flag cape here while he performs during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXXVIII between the New England Patriots and the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium in 2004. The Patriots won 32-29 to claim their second Super Bowl in three years. Kid Rock often shows his love for America, wearing the flag in tops, hats, and more.
Zac Brown
Jason Merritt/Getty ImagesZac Brown wore this American flag leather vest while performing at the 2011 CMT Music Awards in Nashville. A native of Georgia, Zac often sports red, white, and blue in shows and on TV. In concerts, he often sings "America The Beautiful" as well as Lee Greenwod's "God Bless The U.S.A."
Trisha Yearwood
Bill Steber/Getty ImagesTrisha wore this cute American flag tank top when she performed her husband Garth Brooks' "We Shall Be Free" with a choir at the Country Freedom Concert in 2001 at Nashville's Gaylord Entertainment Center. The concert benefited the Salvation Army's Disaster Relief Fund and the victims, families, and rescue workers affected by the events of September 11, 2001.
Eddie Montgomery
Rusty Russell/Getty ImagesEddie wore this American flag leather jacket he had made for the 38th Annual CMA Awards at the Grand Ole Opry House in 2004. Pictured with Eddie is his partner and half of the Montgomery Gentry duo Troy Gentry, who died in a helicopter crash in 2017.
