Category: celebrations

How Fireworks Became the Sound of American Independence The tradition of celebrating July 4th with fireworks is almost as old as the holiday itself. On July 3, 1776 — one day before the Declaration of Independence was formally adopted — John Adams wrote a now-famous letter to his wife Abigail predicting that American independence “ought…
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Summer is approaching, and so is the Fourth of July. For a well-rounded home display, a good rule of thumb is to start with fountains and ground effects to warm up the crowd, mix in some sparklers and novelties for kids, and finish with one or two aerial cakes as a finale. If you have…
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Summer is approaching, and so is the Fourth of July. If you have been considering a fantastic fireworks display as part of your celebration, Uncle Sam’s Fireworks, and it’s family of stores — Chicago Fireworks, Dynamite Fireworks, and Black Bull Fireworks — are here for all your Firework needs. We also offer convenient online shopping at…
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Fireworks laws in the United States operate on a layered system, with federal rules setting the floor and state and local governments stacking their own restrictions on top. At the federal level, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) regulates which consumer fireworks can legally be sold, capping items like firecrackers at 50 milligrams of pyrotechnic…
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Celebrating Labor Day with a Bang Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer, a well-earned holiday that honors the contributions and achievements of American workers. First celebrated in 1882 in New York City and made a federal holiday in 1894, it has grown into a long weekend of backyard barbecues, parades, beach trips, and…
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