Where are fireworks legal in the US?
ALTHOUGH fireworks are mostly legal across the majority of the United States, some states have restrictions in place against them. Americans are gearing up to celebrate Independence Day on Sunday, July 4, 2021 with a host of fireworks displays. Fireworks are legal in 46 states and the District of Columbia in the US, but restrictions vary depending on the state. The following states allow most consumer fireworks:  Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Georgia, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington, West Virginia and Wyoming. Massachusetts is the only state that completely bans all consumer fireworks, although they do allow professional displays. 4 Silhouettes of human crowd cheering in front of vibrant firework under night sky Credit: Getty - Contributor  It was reported that Ohio, Illinois and Vermont have very strict fireworks laws only allowing wire or wood stick sparklers and other novelty items. Sixteen states and the District of Columbia allow the sale and use of non-aerial and non-explosive fireworks. These are Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey, North Carolina, Oregon, Rhode Island, Virginia and Wisconsin. It was reported that there was a fireworks shortage due to supply chain issues relating to global shipment delay, according to WGNTV. Like many other industries, the fireworks industry has also experienced delays due to shipment challenges facing the global market, said Alan L. Zoldan, Phantom Fireworks executive vice president told the outlet. Most convenience stores, grocery stores, and restaurant chains will remain open on July 4. Specifically, these stores include:  Best Buy  Cost Plus World Market  Joann  Kirkland's  Kroger  Save A Lot  Target  T.J. Maxx  Walgreens  Walmart  Whole Foods  Many stores are operating under limited schedules depending on local regulations. It's best to call beforehand to ensure your store location's hours have not changed. 4 July 4, 2021 falls on a Sunday Credit: Getty  As it is a federal holiday, schools and libraries are closed, as well as most federal and state offices. There are no mail deliveries on Independence Day. Independence Day, the Fourth of July, is the National Day of the United States of America. The Declaration of Independence, which was was signed in 1776, marked the official anniversary of US independence from Britain. It is a federal holiday in all 50 states and other US territories on July 4th.