The Recession Doesn’t Have to Fizzle Your Fourth
More Americans are likely to stay close to home for this year’s 4th of July celebration. However, you don’t have to give up traditional family fun this 4th of July. In fact, you can make this year’s holiday one of the best and brightest by bringing the nostalgia of a home-style Independence Day celebration to your backyard.
Florence, AL, July 03, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Amid a weakened economy, more Americans are likely to stay close to home for this year’s 4th of July celebration. However, you don’t have to give up traditional family fun this 4th of July. In fact, you can make this year’s holiday one of the best and brightest by bringing the nostalgia of a home-style Independence Day celebration to your backyard.
According to TNT Fireworks® – the nation’s leading distributor of fireworks and sparklers – families, friends and neighborhoods can host at-home fireworks displays that are legal, safe, affordable and fun.
“One of the most distinguishing characteristics of our country is the cheerful, positive perseverance of our citizens,” says Tommy Glasgow, president of TNT Fireworks East. “This year, we expect to see a new kind of patriotic display – more nostalgic, more entertaining, more economical – centered at home, where families and friends can gather to celebrate and remember what makes our country great.”
Here are a few ways to plan a 4th of July celebration with TNT products:
Create a patriotic display of TNT products timed to a playlist of your favorite songs. The American Spirit fountain, for example, makes a resounding “bang” to Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.” or Neil Young’s “Keep on Rockin‘in the Free World.”
Celebrate the right to vote by setting off a variety of TNT products and then having each family member or friend vote for their favorite. Some people may enjoy the elegance of a fountain more than the roar of rocket. Either way, it will be fun to pull family and friends together to count the ballots.
Plan your own block party by gathering friends, family and neighbors for an unforgettable cookout and fireworks display on the street in front of your homes. Who needs to sit in traffic to get to a public display when you can host an equally entertaining, affordable Independence Day celebration at home?
Of course, safety should also be top of mind when planning creative ways to make your 4th of July celebration memorable this summer. Remember to keep children and pets away from all consumer fireworks. By taking the following simple, precautionary steps, Americans can enjoy this time-honored tradition in style, while preventing unnecessary injuries:
Once you’ve made your firework purchase, keep them in a safe place… out of the reach of children until you’re ready to use them.
Young children should not light or handle fireworks.
Use good common sense and always read and follow all warnings and instructions that appear on a firework item or its packaging.
Always keep a hose and a bucket of water nearby in case of emergencies.
Used fireworks should be soaked in a bucket of water prior to being discarded.
Use fireworks outdoors, only in clear areas, away from houses, buildings, fences, dry grass, and trees. Your fireworks display area should also be smooth, flat, level and swept clean of debris.
Never attempt to fix or relight a firework – if a firework fails to light, do not relight it. Place it in a bucket of water and make sure it is fully soaked before discarding it.
Animals are sometimes frightened by fireworks. To protect your “best friends,” keep them indoors – away from the loud noise – and secure.
As with any purchase, check the credibility of the distributor to make sure their fireworks are reliable, legal and come from a licensed source.
Remember – not all fireworks are the same. Be sure to purchase products that are manufactured by a trusted, established company that puts safety first.
Do not smoke when handling any type of firework.
Do not use fireworks while under the influence of alcohol.
Always use products that are legal in your community. States and local communities regulate the type of products that may be sold and used by consumers. So make sure you follow state laws and local ordinances.
“The success of multiple safety education initiatives has helped consumers learn about the appropriate way to use fireworks and sparklers, leading to a significant decrease in mishaps. Injuries have been reduced, even as consumption has risen over the last few decades,” says Glasgow. “We’re confident this trend will continue as more patriotic festivities take place at home this year, bringing people together to celebrate the 4th of July affordably and responsibly.”
For more information about where state-approved TNT fireworks are for sale, visit www.tntfireworks.com, or call (256) 764-6131.
About TNT Fireworks
TNT® Fireworks (TNT) is the nation’s largest distributor of consumer fireworks and novelty items. For more than 50 years, TNT has set the benchmark for safety, customer satisfaction, innovation and quality in the fireworks industry. For more information about TNT Fireworks, visit www.tntfireworks.com.
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According to TNT Fireworks® – the nation’s leading distributor of fireworks and sparklers – families, friends and neighborhoods can host at-home fireworks displays that are legal, safe, affordable and fun.
“One of the most distinguishing characteristics of our country is the cheerful, positive perseverance of our citizens,” says Tommy Glasgow, president of TNT Fireworks East. “This year, we expect to see a new kind of patriotic display – more nostalgic, more entertaining, more economical – centered at home, where families and friends can gather to celebrate and remember what makes our country great.”
Here are a few ways to plan a 4th of July celebration with TNT products:
Create a patriotic display of TNT products timed to a playlist of your favorite songs. The American Spirit fountain, for example, makes a resounding “bang” to Bruce Springsteen’s “Born in the U.S.A.” or Neil Young’s “Keep on Rockin‘in the Free World.”
Celebrate the right to vote by setting off a variety of TNT products and then having each family member or friend vote for their favorite. Some people may enjoy the elegance of a fountain more than the roar of rocket. Either way, it will be fun to pull family and friends together to count the ballots.
Plan your own block party by gathering friends, family and neighbors for an unforgettable cookout and fireworks display on the street in front of your homes. Who needs to sit in traffic to get to a public display when you can host an equally entertaining, affordable Independence Day celebration at home?
Of course, safety should also be top of mind when planning creative ways to make your 4th of July celebration memorable this summer. Remember to keep children and pets away from all consumer fireworks. By taking the following simple, precautionary steps, Americans can enjoy this time-honored tradition in style, while preventing unnecessary injuries:
Once you’ve made your firework purchase, keep them in a safe place… out of the reach of children until you’re ready to use them.
Young children should not light or handle fireworks.
Use good common sense and always read and follow all warnings and instructions that appear on a firework item or its packaging.
Always keep a hose and a bucket of water nearby in case of emergencies.
Used fireworks should be soaked in a bucket of water prior to being discarded.
Use fireworks outdoors, only in clear areas, away from houses, buildings, fences, dry grass, and trees. Your fireworks display area should also be smooth, flat, level and swept clean of debris.
Never attempt to fix or relight a firework – if a firework fails to light, do not relight it. Place it in a bucket of water and make sure it is fully soaked before discarding it.
Animals are sometimes frightened by fireworks. To protect your “best friends,” keep them indoors – away from the loud noise – and secure.
As with any purchase, check the credibility of the distributor to make sure their fireworks are reliable, legal and come from a licensed source.
Remember – not all fireworks are the same. Be sure to purchase products that are manufactured by a trusted, established company that puts safety first.
Do not smoke when handling any type of firework.
Do not use fireworks while under the influence of alcohol.
Always use products that are legal in your community. States and local communities regulate the type of products that may be sold and used by consumers. So make sure you follow state laws and local ordinances.
“The success of multiple safety education initiatives has helped consumers learn about the appropriate way to use fireworks and sparklers, leading to a significant decrease in mishaps. Injuries have been reduced, even as consumption has risen over the last few decades,” says Glasgow. “We’re confident this trend will continue as more patriotic festivities take place at home this year, bringing people together to celebrate the 4th of July affordably and responsibly.”
For more information about where state-approved TNT fireworks are for sale, visit www.tntfireworks.com, or call (256) 764-6131.
About TNT Fireworks
TNT® Fireworks (TNT) is the nation’s largest distributor of consumer fireworks and novelty items. For more than 50 years, TNT has set the benchmark for safety, customer satisfaction, innovation and quality in the fireworks industry. For more information about TNT Fireworks, visit www.tntfireworks.com.
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