Why do people set off fireworks two days before July 4?

[lterr2]

I guess because the 4th of July is on a Monday, people feel they have the green light to set of fireworks all weekend!  I know it's driving me crazy. My dog is so afraid of them!  He paces and pants and whines, making it unbearable.  I've had to sedate him with Benadryl every night this weekend.  Only one more night! Whew!!

[pkrahmer]

I love fireworks but I completely understand. I grow up with a dog that was also terrified of the 4th of july and thunderstorms. If you can find a cool dark place without a window- bathrooms are usually the best. I feel bad that you have to sedate your dog but that mybe to kindest thing you can do for him
Hope you are able to enjoy the 4th

[animikokala]

I've been hearing them going off for several weeks now, slowing increasing in frequency till they are going off constantly in different directions.  I like it; it's like a free 4th of July show when you can see them over the tree tops.  We can't set any off at out apartment, so we like seeing them from the neighboring residences that can.  We're going to have to drive to Cleveland to see the big show tonight though.

[bhm42004]

I have been hearing & seeing them go off for the past few days too. They are illegal here too, but there have been some fairs & carnivals that have great displays during this time. 

[trucktina]

well why not?  its alll gooood

It's not all good, sorry. I'm as patriotic as the next person, but at a certain point it's both dangerous (illegal fireworks set fire to homes every holiday) and a public disturbance. There were explosions right over my house last night!

[trucktina]

For the same reason they set them off 2 days AFTER the 4th... boredom, rowdiness, happiness, insanity, love of loud noises, all of the above and/or none of the above.  I realize that made no sense, but that's pretty much my m.o.  I'm good at it, huh?

Yep, you are. But it's beautiful in a way, like poetry.

[moremo]

That is something my husband and I was talking about last night. We have had people all around us this weekend setting them off and it will be even worse tonight. I love to see them but hate how long they go on into the night when I am trying to go to sleep. I guess it is a way for some to let off some stress 

[sommap]

It is tradition around here that a lot of the big fireworks displays are on the night of July 3.  They get a lot more people out at 10:00 at night if they don't have to get up in the morning. 

[thetotalfool]

People near me have been doing fireworks for over a week now.  It scares my cats, so I'll be happy when it's over.

[freepcmoney]

I guess it is BECAUSE THEY JUST CAN'T WAIT TO GET THEIR STUPID ON !!

The only kind of fireworks that I like are the colorful display ones in the sky. The firecrackers and cherry bombs are JUST PLAIN STUPID!!   

[articx]

It has happened in my neighborhood too. There has been a few Saturday night, and Sunday night.