fireworks

There are certain times when you can and can't use fireworks.

Did you know that fireworks stand workers are not able to sell fireworks to anyone under the age of 15?

Looking for family fun this 4th of July? Well you are in luck because we've got your complete rundown of events throughout the Acadiana area so you and family can get out and check out fireworks and more.

City officials cite the economic downturn in the oil and gas industry as the catalyst for the cancellation.

What if you took one thousand sparklers and lit them all at the same time? Here's your chance to see what that would look like and still keep your eyebrows.

A man who died trying to launch a firework off the top of his head over the 4th of July weekend is also a Disney World 'Gaston' actor.

If you missed the fireworks display in downtown Lafayette for the Fourth of July someone captured the show via a drone. Here's what it looked like from 400 feet above ground.

Fireworks at night are nice, the litter they leave behind the next day is not. It's considered littering and the fines are now doubled.

Independence Day in the Hub City should be a lot of fun this year as Cadillac presents Uncle Sam's Jam at Parc International in downtown Lafayette on Saturday, July 4th.

Ever wonder what it what look like and/or sound like if a fireworks factory exploded? Checkout this video of a fireworks factory exploding in Colombia.

You haven't truly experienced 4th of July fireworks until you've experienced them from the viewpoint of a drone flying dead center through all of the explosive action.

Here is your 4th of July run down for your city and where you need to be for the celebration!

A small dog had no fear of the fireworks going off when he ran up to one and grabbed it with his mouth.

One of the biggest attractions for the Fourth of July are fireworks displays. Here are some of the Fourth of July celebrations going on throughout Acadiana.

A truck carrying fireworks struck a moose on the Trans Canada Highway near Wawa, Ontario on Friday morning. The collision caused the vehicle's fuel tank to rupture and catch fire, and you know what happened next. Watch the video above for the impressive display (though the moose probably didn't enjoy it as much)...

Fireworks may have originally been a product of China, but there is nothing more American than setting these babies on fire for July 4th. Alcohol also happens to be a big part of our Independence Day traditions, and when booze is combined with firecrackers things can get pretty messy.

We are excited for the annual Red, White, and Boom celebration in Downtown Lafayette for the Fourth of July. The event, which will benefit the education system of The Acadiana Symphony Orchestra, will feature plenty of family fun throughout the afternoon and evening in the Downtown District.

When I was a kid, fireworks were awesome. We got to play with lighters, we got to make things explode, light up, or otherwise do something really cool. Years later, I reflect on the fireworks of my youth and realize that now, it's just not the same. The...

This July 4th, please be sure to be safe around fireworks. If not, you could end up like these people who fail to realize the dangers of mishandling them.