PEA RIDGE — For the first time, sparks will fly in the night sky of Pea Ridge during June 20-July 10, as shooting and selling fireworks in the city limits is legal.
Police Chief Tim Ledbetter says that while there is not an age limit for shooting fireworks, discretion should be used.
“There is no age limit or time limit for shooting off fireworks written in the regulations,” he said.
However, he received a complaint about the location fireworks were shot on the first day it was allowed.
“The most we can do is issue citations for disorderly conduct or harassment, if it leads to that,” he said.
While there are no regulations such as age or time, Fire Department officials encourage people to be cautious when shooting fireworks.
Ryan Walker, firefighter, prepared safety guidelines for the community as they light the sky.
◊Do not shoot fireworks at pets, houses or another person.
◊Do not point fireworks at yourself.
◊Be cautious of fireworks that have not fired.
◊Keep a water source nearby.
◊Be courteous to your neighbors.
Pea Ridge fire/ems department Fireworks
West Slack Street/South Curtis Avenue behind the EMS Building Open 12-10 p.m. June 27-30.
July 1 it will be open until midnight.
This is a fundraiser for the Fire/EMS Department.
Though there is not currently a burn ban, fireworks are not allowed to be fired during a ban.
FIREWORKS STANDS
Pea Ridge High School Cheerleaders
West Slack Street at It’ll Do Road
Open 7 a.m.- 7 p.m. until July 1.
After July 1, hours are extended to midnight.
A percentage of their earnings will be given to the cheerleading program.
Rainbow Fireworks
West Slack Street near Halleck Lane
Open everyday.
10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Open earlier on weekends and as the crowd comes in.
Kristie Machan runs the tent again this year.
News, Pages 1 on 06/29/2011