In 2015, Vancouver City Council decided to take away the Fourth of July’s greatest hit: fireworks.
While the Independence Day Celebration at Fort Vancouver remains one of the largest fireworks shows in the nation, those in the city limits face a fine starting at $500 for the sale or use of any firework. Now, don’t tell anyone, but not everyone is within the city limits.
The Fourth of July remains one of two celebrations where fireworks have been allowed. They have always been a big part of America’s history of celebrating that day.
Closer attention to safety, and more supervision, will lead to a clean environment and a good time. Those steps should be taken before fireworks are completely removed.
