Firework sales heat up in Kansas City as Independence Day nears

RIVERSIDE, Mo. (KCTV) – One week away from the Independence Day vacation and gross sales are scorching at Fireworks shops across the metro.

“We’ve bought some artillery shells, a number of rockets,” mentioned Lenin Sanchez.

Lenin and the household simply stocked up they usually’re able to kick off the Fourth with an enormous bang.

“I’m excited for fireworks and to see my household,” mentioned 8-year-old Zoe.

The Sanchez’s aren’t alone. Enterprise is booming at Mike’s Fireworks in Riverside.

“Fourth of July is certainly our greatest season,” mentioned Hailey Bjelobrk, Proprietor.

For many years, the shop has been a regional staple for fireworks.

“We get clients from Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas a number of completely different states,” mentioned Hailey. “Folks have been coming right here for over 50 years and touring fairly lengthy distances to take action.”

Whereas you should buy fireworks year-round at Mike’s Fireworks, that’s not all the time the case.

In Missouri, you should buy fireworks at seasonal retailers from June twentieth to July sixth. The state does enable for year-round gross sales. Subsequent door in Kansas, gross sales are restricted from June twenty seventh to July 6, however lawmakers need to broaden the time-frame to start on June fifteenth. There may be additionally a push to permit for year-round gross sales.

Gross sales all the time scorching at Mike’s apart from final yr.

“There was a number of uncertainty with the pandemic I imagine we weren’t open then however, we’re again as much as full pace,” mentioned Hailey.

Hailey mentioned with the provision chain disaster, inventory is working at about 70% now, nevertheless it’s anticipated to be as much as 100% by July 4th.

“Costs have most likely elevated 20 to 30 % simply purely as a result of huge container prices from abroad,” mentioned Hailey.

Regardless of the upper costs, gross sales are already popping.

“Everybody is available in they’re actually completely happy they’re actually excited everybody has a smile on their face you possibly can inform they’re able to rejoice the 4th,” mentioned Hailey.

“It’s most likely one among our favorites apart from Christmas and Halloween,” mentioned Lenin.

Hailey advises shoppers to plan forward when buying fireworks.

“When you don’t like strains or crowds, don’t wait until the final minute. The nearer we get to the 4th, the busier it will get. There’s no good thing about ready, costs received’t drop,” mentioned Hailey.

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