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Post by derek on Mar 21, 2014 9:54:19 GMT -5
Hi Guys,
Okay, I would like to ask where everybody shoots their fireworks? I use the park across the street from me which has been fine for the last couple of years. But I have heard some stories that the local police dept. are cracking down on doing this! I can understand that it is private property and all but come guys lighten up a bit.
Love to have some imput from everyone.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 21, 2014 10:30:27 GMT -5
I shoot it off my nieces house,did it at the park ! they usually will not say anything if you clean it up.
Some cops are more severe then others.
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Post by markhampyro on Mar 21, 2014 23:03:10 GMT -5
You have to read your municipal by laws. Every city/town/village had different rules. I would call them as well as your local fire dept and police station to get their opinion. I've done that and positioned it that you are asking because you are most worried about lighting fireworks safely. That said, I wouldn't disclose your exact location. More just talk in general. You will be surprised how helpful they can be if you stress the safety aspect.
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Post by pyro on Mar 24, 2014 10:59:13 GMT -5
lol, good thread. Around here we shoot in the park as well. All the neighbourhood is here and we really do things really safe. If the local law inforcement come here to tell us to stop they would have alot of people freaking on them, so they leave us alone hehe.
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Post by james on Mar 25, 2014 7:53:37 GMT -5
We just use an open field across from my house. Two years ago we had police stop and they were watching the show!
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Post by derek on Mar 27, 2014 10:50:32 GMT -5
We have decided just to continue in the park, nice wide open space and we can do it very safe.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 27, 2014 11:16:20 GMT -5
I am going to do it at a park this year ! i am just going to ask the city any ways !
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Post by Xplode on Apr 15, 2014 16:39:29 GMT -5
Calling the local authorities is your best bet, as was suggested by others.
I'm not sure, but you may be able to get an event permit for the park without having an actual display license so long as you are only using consumer legal product...
Most of the municipalities around my area have banned the use of consumer fireworks, but some still offer "family permits" for holidays and then at least you're legal. Its worth looking in to anyway. Just be general with locations.
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Post by peterboropyroguy on May 7, 2014 13:32:10 GMT -5
I also use a park right across the street from us for 8 yr;s,The police always show up but no problems as of yet,I always call the fire dept and police to let them no i am doing a show,But it has grown pretty big from about 30 people to about a 1000 now,They say the only problem is the amount of cars lined up on both sides of the street because the buses cannot get by lol .This yr on May 24th i will be doing another show it will be huge got about a 120 cakes and it;s been on the radio ,news and papers so i think the police will be by again.
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Post by Pyro Boss on May 7, 2014 17:21:07 GMT -5
Its a community thing, I love it. Gets everyone together for a good time!
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Post by Xplode on May 7, 2014 17:29:47 GMT -5
Wow Peter, do you get financial aid for your show or is it all out of pocket??
If they're getting that big, I'm surprised they aren't making you get event permits.
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Post by markhampyro on May 8, 2014 6:55:39 GMT -5
Wow Peter, do you get financial aid for your show or is it all out of pocket?? If they're getting that big, I'm surprised they aren't making you get event permits. Ya. I'm surprised you haven't had permit issues either. |
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Post by peterboropyroguy on May 8, 2014 9:02:54 GMT -5
Yes i go around to the people who live in the area and get them to chip in,then i try to guess on how much the end result will be when it comes to cash,\and people i invite over donate also,I do end up paying a few hundred out of my pocket but no big deal,I gotta order fireworks ahead of time so i never no exactly what cash i will get.I will have approx $3000-$4000 show this time,i also go around to the business in town and get gift cards and bowling ,and pizza's and stuff to give away and raffle,Got over $500 in prizes this yr and 2used but good shape kids bikes to give away.Funny you guy's say that because I can see that coming
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Post by Xplode on May 8, 2014 11:09:46 GMT -5
Reminds me of when I was a kid and our neighbourhood would all chip in for a big halloween display. Lived on a dead end street and everyone got along, so they'd all chip in $20 and we'd have a nice big long show. The cop that lived on our street would throw up a barricade, fill some buckets with sand and light everything for people to watch. The Moms and Wives would organize hot coffee and hot chocolate, along with caramel apples and the works...
Not too many places you could get away with that now it seems.
I'm glad you're keeping that kind of community spirit alive!
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Post by peterboropyroguy on May 8, 2014 16:01:33 GMT -5
Reminds me of when I was a kid and our neighbourhood would all chip in for a big halloween display. Lived on a dead end street and everyone got along, so they'd all chip in $20 and we'd have a nice big long show. The cop that lived on our street would throw up a barricade, fill some buckets with sand and light everything for people to watch. The Moms and Wives would organize hot coffee and hot chocolate, along with caramel apples and the works... Not too many places you could get away with that now it seems. I'm glad you're keeping that kind of community spirit alive! It would be nice to keep it going but i got a feelin this will be the last yr,not everyone is a happy camper in the area which is a shame because it's for the kids mostly .But incase it is the last one I'm going out with a huge bang,with the biggest show i've ever done here,last yr i had around $3000 worth after my orders today i am well over $4000 Gonna Rock The Sky  |
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2014 16:17:58 GMT -5
You have to rock it....out i have close to 2k would have more but someone in the family needed some help ! so i came in...hope fully i will have it back by Canada day...just a smaller victoria day !
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Post by peterboropyroguy on May 8, 2014 16:36:33 GMT -5
You have to rock it....out i have close to 2k would have more but someone in the family needed some help ! so i came in...hope fully i will have it back by Canada day...just a smaller victoria day ! That's very nice of you youpyro,even 2k is a great show,i seen your pic's you got a great selection ,i just counted what i will have 116 cakes since some of the Competion cakes were not all in but my total is just about $4015 but may go up if more new cakes come in lol,, |
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Post by pyro on May 8, 2014 20:18:13 GMT -5
Reminds me of when I was a kid and our neighbourhood would all chip in for a big halloween display. Lived on a dead end street and everyone got along, so they'd all chip in $20 and we'd have a nice big long show. The cop that lived on our street would throw up a barricade, fill some buckets with sand and light everything for people to watch. The Moms and Wives would organize hot coffee and hot chocolate, along with caramel apples and the works... Not too many places you could get away with that now it seems. I'm glad you're keeping that kind of community spirit alive! It would be nice to keep it going but i got a feelin this will be the last yr,not everyone is a happy camper in the area which is a shame because it's for the kids mostly .But incase it is the last one I'm going out with a huge bang,with the biggest show i've ever done here,last yr i had around $3000 worth after my orders today i am well over $4000 Gonna Rock The Sky Sounds really cool Peterboro, okay when there is no show anymore you can come and help me  |
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Post by Xplode on May 8, 2014 21:01:16 GMT -5
Do you have a display license? work on that, then you can pull an event permit and see if the municipality wants to get on board with it. Perhaps they can turn it into an event?
No sense in letting it die after you've grown it this large! Plus if you're crazy like the rest of us, you won't be able to sit around idle next year... that's ludicrous!
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Post by peterboropyroguy on May 9, 2014 10:03:54 GMT -5
Do you have a display license? work on that, then you can pull an event permit and see if the municipality wants to get on board with it. Perhaps they can turn it into an event? No sense in letting it die after you've grown it this large! Plus if you're crazy like the rest of us, you won't be able to sit around idle next year... that's ludicrous! No i have not taken the course yet Xplode,keep missing it,Ya i no what you mean about sittin around ,as soon as it warmed up i got the itch lol. I plan on still doin shows for friends etc,and maybe if things go well the community again,will have to see how this one goes,.Cheers |
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Post by Grisom on Dec 29, 2014 20:32:30 GMT -5
We have a large property in Quebec - I can shoot year round - No neighbours nearby .
For those of you who don't have a spot , Ever think of approaching a Summer Camp ?
One of my associates does a show for a camp usually around Canada Day - Kids just love the fact that they get their own private show .
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