Fireworks Started at 9 pm
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@DaddyEvil (164587)
United States
January 1, 2026 12:49am CST
Fireworks are only legal in my city on the 4th of July but the police will allow them to be fired off on other holidays, too.
They started today at 9 pm and finally stopped at a few minutes after midnight. People still shooting them after that will be arrested.
I'm awake, of course, but the rest of the city seems quiet now.
I hope you all have a good night.
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Well, I am very glad of this.@LadyDuck (489830)
• Italy
5h
@DaddyEvil - I was seriously concerned, according to the Swiss the Italians are noisy, I am discovering that it's not true, at least not in this part of Italy.
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@DaddyEvil (164587)
• United States
5h
@LadyDuck Americans are considered noisy by most of the world. 
I don't pay attention to what other people think.
I don't pay attention to what other people think.1 person likes this
@DaddyEvil (164587)
• United States
4h
@AmbiePam I just checked the 10 day forecast for my area and we'll be in the 50s and 60s for at least that long. Of course the mornings won't be as nice but still... 
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@DaddyEvil (164587)
• United States
4h
I'm really surprised they didn't wake you up earlier than that. One of our neighbors was setting off percussion grenades that made the whole world shake every time they exploded! (I think they're called ground cannons but whatever they were, they weren't visible in the sky over the houses.)
Now, I want to move in with you. The police will be vigilant about any fireworks going off here, so maybe not.
The police will be vigilant about any fireworks going off here, so maybe not. 1 person likes this
@BarBaraPrz (51029)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
56m
I didn't hear any last night here. I know Vancouver has banned them for any occassion, so maybe Niagara has, too.
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@DaddyEvil (164587)
• United States
25m
That would be really nice! I'm glad you had a quiet night.
Did you stay up dancing until after midnight?
@DaddyEvil (164587)
• United States
25m
You're really lucky, then. When we lived in the country, we'd hear them all night long.
@ZedSmart (19839)
• Philippines
12m
The local government unit here facilatated a new year countdown and a fireworks display in a place very near to us to welcome the new year so I was able to witness the show without a hardtime. Personally, our celebration was very simple with few foods on the table. I also visted my siblings house before midnight. Feeling hopeful on what's ahead for this year to unfold.... Happy New Year!
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@DaddyEvil (164587)
• United States
1m
Happy New Year to you and your family, too. I hope the new year brings good health for all of you, good friends and prosperity!
I don't know if our city puts on a fireworks display for the New Year. I believe everything we heard going off last night was from the different neighbors.
@valherma00 (17)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
5h
shootings? some people will never learn. happy 2026 to you
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@DaddyEvil (164587)
• United States
5h
Yes, shooting off fireworks. What do you call it?
Happy 2026 to you, too.
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@DaddyEvil (164587)
• United States
3h
Any explosion can be dangerous. Even fireworks made for kids can be dangerous if some idiot puts lots of them together before setting them off.
@Traceyjayne (6745)
• United Kingdom
4h
We should only set off fireworks til 11pm ….however religious times and New Year this is waived….to be honest , although some were let off by us there were not that many….thank goodness.
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@DaddyEvil (164587)
• United States
3h
Fireworks for religious reasons aren't allowed in the US. We might let people mask their faces for their driver's licenses but we do restrict some things.
I'm allergic to the smoke from fireworks so we stay inside and keep doors and windows completely closed when fireworks are going off.
One year somebody kept shooting fireworks at our house and I called the police. They told the people to clean up the mess in our yard and shoot them some other direction or get fined. We haven't had a problem like that again.
@RevivedWarrior (3758)
• India
7h
Looks like your city found a good balance between celebration and keeping things under control. Starting at 9 and ending just after midnight seems pretty reasonable. At least everyone got their chance to celebrate before things quieted down. There’s something peaceful about the calm after all the noise fades away. And it must feel nice hearing the city settle back into silence. Being awake during that quiet time can be strangely reflective. Not everyone wants to be awake in the late hours. Hopefully everyone wrapped things up safely and responsibly. Wishing you a calm, restful night ahead. Hope you have a great start to the New Year. Enjoy the time!
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@DaddyEvil (164587)
• United States
6h
Thank you. I normally sleep during the daytime and read or play on myLot at night or watch videos until daylight.
I think but don't know for sure that it depends on the city mayor's likes and dislikes what people can get away with here. He is in charge of the police, after all.
I hope you've had a good celebration for New Year and have a happy, safe and prosperous New Year.
@LooeyVille (50)
• United States
6h
I didn't hear any until exactly on the stroke of midnight and then for only 10 minutes.
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