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Although the use of fireworks is allowed year-round, the sale of fireworks, by registered businesses, is limited to a period of June 1 through July 5 and December 26 through January 2 each year. Ohio permits the sale of some fireworks, but requires them to be transported out of state within 48 hours of the sale. [13]
Riverfest fireworks display in 2007 Riverfest's famous 'waterfall' firework display off of the Newport Southbank Bridge. The Cincinnati Riverfest (officially the Western & Southern/WEBN Fireworks) is an annual festival that takes place on Labor Day weekend on the Ohio River at Cincinnati. It has taken place annually since 1977.
The Western & Southern WEBN Fireworks show returns to Cincinnati on Sunday, Sept. 1. Here are the best places to witness the glory.
The Red White and Boom! fireworks in Columbus began in 1982, but Fourth of July celebrations began in the 19th century in the city and central Ohio.
The Benton fireworks disaster was an industrial disaster that occurred on May 27, 1983, on a farm near Benton, Tennessee. A powerful explosion at an unlicensed fireworks factory producing illegal fireworks killed eleven and injured one, revealing the existence of the factory for the first time to law enforcement and the public.
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Last year, Ohio recorded 128 fireworks-caused incidents, with 22 of those resulting to residential building fires that racked up $690,000 in property damages, according to the State Fire Marshal.