We went last night and had a wonderful time! I got to the site a few hours ahead of time. Great location! A company set off fireworks at a high school and all around the site was retail. So, plenty of parking. I pulled my car in so we could view it from inside if needed. We were directly across the street and the noise was not nearly as bad as either of us feared. My son usually does well when he is mentally prepared for an event. We talked about what he could do if it was too loud (cover your ears or go inside the car.) He actually said 'it is not that loud at all' and 'it's kinda relaxing'...go figure! It was his first time with fireworks and he did great! I think he was equally excited about getting to stay up 2hrs past bedtime!

We live in a city in California that does not allow fireworks but has a nifty problem with illegal fireworks. Not just the safe and sane ones being sold in cities close by but the massive honking ones that shake the house that have come from places unknown. They rival stuff that goes off at alot of local fireworks shows. Oh yes.. These are let off in my nieghborhood. I have been hearing them since last Sat. Ever day. My son is scared to death of the loud booms.

The 4th last year had him hiding in the shower with my husband singing and splashing to drown out all of the noise. Every cartoon you could imagine was represented. It was one of my favorite 4th of July's. I bet this year will be fun packed as well.

Love and Blessings to all. Be safe.

We have a firework display here in town. We find a spot that is away from the crowds since our son does wonder. We have to hold him with our hands over his ears or he hides his head. He just likes to know that he is safe - and then afterwards he wants to watch more "pretty lights."

We live in a semi rural area of Arkansas. The problem is, with so little rain this year, there is only going to be one place in our entire county to see fireworks this year. It's down on the river, they explode them over the river and there's all kinds of free stuff, food, climbing wall, and games. I can't handle a lot of walking because of a disability so, we're thinking of driving about half an hour to Petit Jean State Park which would allow us to see the fireworks from the overlook across the river for abt an hour before it closes which is about what the show takes. They are supposed to fire off with music on the radio which we should be able to listen to while watching.
We bought some of the stuff kids can do like poppers and those champagne bottles? The ones that you pull a string and streamers fly out. He'll be able to do those throughout the day to keep him occupied. We're also going to watch a movie about the Declaration of Independence too.

WOW! My son loved it was jumping up and down and making noises. But, he was off the entire next day. He wasn't able to focus well and his behaviors became challenging. Sometimes, with him even if he enjoys the stimulation and it is too much, it can throw him off for learning the next day. That's another question to find out how to de-escalate an overstimulated child!