fireworks

The National Council on Fireworks Safety has a few tips to keep us cool, calm, and collected on this 4th of July holiday.

The big 4th of July weekend will be here before we know it, so it's a good idea to get your celebration plans locked in now. There are multiple 4th of July events happening in Lafayette, Erath, Youngsville and more. Here's what's on the books so far.

State Fire Marshal Butch Browning is reminding people to always be cautious when using 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?

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

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.

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

Independence Day is perfect for outdoor family fun. It's also the one time of year when it’s seems to be okay to play with matches. Family fun and playing with matches may seem like an unlikely combo, but hey, so is America, right?

Two executives of the factory have been detained.

This is great news for bird lovers.

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)...

The state's fire marshal says use common sense tonight.

The executive director says yesterday's afternoon rain damaged the electronic boards which control the pyrotechnics.

Happy Fourth of July!

Browning says fireworks can be used safely if adults supervise the activity.

New Year's Eve is just around the corner, and with that come the fireworks. While State Fire Marshall Butch Browning would rather we all go see a pulic fireworks display where professionals run the show, he offers some common sense tips for those of us who'll be getting our own.

The Red, White and Boom celebration will be held downtown this July fourth in Lafayette.  Parc Internatinal will be the location for the Acadiana Symphony's evening show.