For the last three years, people in my town have been shooting fireworks on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Of course not as much as on New Year's, but some people are doing it. Seems odd. Is this a new thing? Are people doing it where you live?
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Christmas Fireworks?
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They're doing it in Dallas, with a BIG show coming up at new years. If YOU were a fire works company wouldn't YOU want the people to waste all the money they could with you???
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Yep. People in my area have gotten into a habit of launching fireworks for the past few years every Christmas Eve and on Christmas Day, and every day leading up to New Years. One year they even kept launching them for about two weeks after New Years had passed. When we got significant snowfall back in December of 2017 for the first time in probably decades, many celebrated by launching fireworks. These aren't minor fireworks either, they're loud and obnoxious.
Not sure what people are thinking...it's annoying, dangerous and most don't care for it.
Not sure what people are thinking...it's annoying, dangerous and most don't care for it.
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I never heard of it.
But
We have fireworks all summer long here...most every weekend.
So we take a break most of the winter.
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No. We see fireworks on the Fourth of July as expected. The city does this every year.
Your question made me realize I never see anyone with fireworks. It turns out most are banned in the state and the city has stricter laws. Anything that goes boom or bang is considered an explosive and sparklers are illegal.
~Bella
Your question made me realize I never see anyone with fireworks. It turns out most are banned in the state and the city has stricter laws. Anything that goes boom or bang is considered an explosive and sparklers are illegal.
~Bella
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Why do you have fireworks most every weekend?
They're illegal within the city here, too, but it's never really been enforced.
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The opening and closing days often have fireworks.
JUNE
Polish Fest
Whether or not you’re of Polish descent, you’re sure to enjoy the music, dance, historical exhibits, and delectable Polish cuisine at one of America’s largest Polish-themed festivals. Don’t miss the Annual Chopin Youth Piano Competition, which has been a family favorite for years and showcases the talents of young and gifted pianists.
Milwaukee Highland Games
Discover all the fun of Scottish culture each year at the Milwaukee Highland Games in Wauwatosa’s Hart Park, where you’ll experience a world of kilts, pipe and drum bands, Highland dancing, Scottish food, the parade of the tartans, as well as traditional “heavy” events like shot putt and hammer throw.
JULY
Bastille Days
Milwaukeeans are all proud Francophiles each year at this free festival in downtown’s Cathedral Square Park. One of the nation’s largest French-themed fests celebrates with French cuisine, live music, an international marketplace, chef and wine demonstrations, roaming busker entertainment, and the annual “Storm the Bastille” 5K run/walk.
Festa Italiana
Back on the lakefront, America’s premier Italian cultural event brings Italian charm and romance to Milwaukee. Browse the cultural exhibits, challenge friends and family to a game of bocce ball, savor the delicious cuisine, or be a part of the colorful religious procession following Sunday Mass. Every night offers explosive fun for all with a dazzling Italian-style fireworks show.
German Fest
Grab a stein, put on your finest lederhosen and cool off with your favorite brew at North America’s largest annually held German festival. Indulge in unforgettable German cuisine, marvel as craftsmen demonstrate old world artistry, enjoy a colorful brass band, or stroll through the Marktplatz for unique German gifts. You won’t want to miss the Dachshund Derby, the genealogy area or the Glockenspiel.
Milwaukee Dragon Boat Festival
This Chinese cultural festival features local dragon boat teams competing along the lakefront, along with Asian cuisine, music and dance performances, and hands-on opportunities to make opera masks, lanterns, and other Chinese crafts.
AUGUST
Bronzeville Week
African American culture, art, and history merge together at the weeklong celebration of Milwaukee’s historic Bronzeville District during Bronzeville Week. Don’t miss the Bronzeville Cultural and Arts Festival, where you’ll find food vendors, booths selling African-inspired clothing and jewelry, live music, and much more. The rest of the week is chock-full of events to promote local businesses and residents.
Irish Fest
The world’s largest Irish cultural festival brings the Emerald Isle to Milwaukee’s lakefront through cultural exhibits, theater, and craft demonstrations. Listen to traditional Irish music, admire the Irish dancers jigging to heart-pounding beats, or enjoy the roaming performers dressed in traditional costumes. Shop at one of the two marketplaces to take a piece of Ireland home with you.
Mexican Fiesta
Spice things up at Mexican Fiesta, an authentic, south-of-the-border experience, featuruing mouth-watering food, rousing mariachi bands, foot stomping rhythms, and an elaborate swirl of traditional dancers. Walk through the cultural pavilion and learn about the history and traditions of Mexican and Latin cultures from ancient civilizations to the present.
OCTOBER
Hunting Moon Pow Wow
Potawatomi Hotel & Casino and the Wisconsin Center welcome Native American tribal groups to the Hunting Moon Pow Wow, a celebration of culture and traditions, involving dance, drum, and singing competitions. Above all, it is an opportunity to socialize and strengthen the bonds between Native people.
NOVEMBER
Holiday Folk Fair International
Explore the world of music, food, dance and arts from all around the world at this annual gathering of more than 50 ethnic groups at the Wisconsin State Fair Park. The Holiday Folk Fair fair features a world café and International Bazaar with hundreds of items made by skilled artisans from distant lands.
Christkindlmarket
Experience a traditional German outdoor Christmas market in the plaza outside Fiserv Forum. Christkindlmarket combines German traditions with goods from vendors from around the world.
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Yes, but it is not the usual.
Certain elements set off these explosionlike "bombs" and rockets at any time of year,
Owing to the new occupants of our nieghbourhood,
could well be it is in their dna.
Besides throwing stones.
The police have the theory that it is to distract from other criminal activity, like drug dealing.
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I do not know what they are.
But their behaviour is not doing their image any good.
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When my kids were small (20 years ago), our neighbors were from Honduras and that was part of their holiday tradition. It gave fits because I wanted my kids to stay asleep and not happen on to "Santa" especially since they were already up later than usual going to the Christmas Eve service after my husband got home from work.
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We usually get a few crackers going off around the New Year. Not much at Christmas. Technically speaking it's illegal, having been banned in Queensland since way back in 1972, except for professionals doing official displays.
But people still get hold of them somehow. This year they seemed more subdued than usual, probably due to the bush fire threat.
They don't bother me personally, but they're a damned nuisance as far as our dog is concerned (also thunder which I can't do much about, along with occasional explosions from a nearby military training area). He starts panting and wanting to climb up on everything.
But people still get hold of them somehow. This year they seemed more subdued than usual, probably due to the bush fire threat.
They don't bother me personally, but they're a damned nuisance as far as our dog is concerned (also thunder which I can't do much about, along with occasional explosions from a nearby military training area). He starts panting and wanting to climb up on everything.
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Illegal explosives openly being discharged in public by those who thumb their nose at the law(s).
It's Domestic Terrorism, I say.
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Illegal explosives openly being discharged in public by those who thumb their nose at the law(s).
It's Domestic Terrorism, I say.
They think it is a mark of strength.
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