Excerpt from:  Virginia Real Estate News
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June 24, 2009

July 4th Fireworks: Don't Light Your Own in Alexandria, Virginia

Private Fireworks are Illegal in Some Northern Virginia Jurisdictions

Firecrackers -- Illegal in AlexandriaEveryone enjoys a good fireworks display for July 4th. In the D.C. area there are some great ones -- whether it's down on the National Mall, at Fort Belvoir, over the Potomac River, or in various locations throughout Northern Virginia.

However, while some jurisdictions allow people to shoot off their own private fireworks displays, there are other cities in Northern Virginia where doing so is illegal.


The City of Alexandria is one such place. Here's a public service reminder that's out on the streets right now, just 10 days before Independence Day (this one's located on Duke Street at the exit ramp for Van Dorn Street -- right by Landmark Mall):

 
by Brian Block
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RE: July 4th Fireworks: Don't Light Your Own in Alexandria, Virginia

It's all in the name of safety. There are probably a dozen fabulous fireworks shows in your local area on Independence Day, but some people insist on putting on their own show and putting themselves and others in danger.
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