Despite new state law, most local cities ban fireworks

A brand new state legislation permitting residents to discharge consumer-grade fireworks has fizzled out in Franklin County.

What’s occurring: Regardless that the brand new legislation takes impact right this moment, Columbus and most of its suburban neighbors have new native ordinances in place to counteract the statewide rule.

• The present exceptions are in New Albany, Obetz, Reynoldsburg and Whitehall, although Obetz is limiting fireworks to particular time slots, legislation director Gene Hollins tells Axios.

Of observe: Till now, discharging consumer-grade fireworks had been unlawful in Ohio for no less than 50 years.

Why it issues: Your neighbors ought to respect you following the legislation as an alternative of illegally launching private pyrotechnics.

Catch up fast: The brand new legislation permits Ohioans to set off fireworks on personal property from July 3-5 and on the Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays previous or following the vacation.

What we’re watching: Independence Day is only one of a number of holidays when Ohio now permits fireworks. The subsequent is Labor Day weekend. It is doable cities might modify guidelines sooner or later primarily based on how this inaugural occasion goes.

• For instance, beginning subsequent 12 months, Reynoldsburg will enable fireworks on July Fourth solely, per ThisWeek Information.

The underside line: For now, it is most likely finest to simply go away the pyrotechnics to the professionals and head to Crimson, White & Increase tonight.

Transcend Increase

Need to keep away from Increase’s large crowds? Another patriotic choices for the weekend:

🏟️ Tonight: Well-known Fortress Fireworks, that includes reside music, inflatables and meals vehicles.

• Fortress Obetz. Doorways open 6pm, fireworks 9:50pm. Free!

🎶 Tomorrow: Patriotic Pops, a Columbus Symphony custom with a fireworks finale.

• Columbus Commons. 8pm. $35.

🎺 Sunday: Independence Day live performance and fireworks at Ohio State’s Newark campus.

• Martha Grace Reese Amphitheater. Doorways open 5:45pm, fireworks 10pm. Free!

⚾ Monday: Independence Day fireworks after the Clippers tackle the Nashville Sounds.

• Huntington Park. 6:35pm. $8-16.