Cut-Off Time For Fireworks Sparks Comments

Hearing fireworks throughout our neighborhoods is common place around the Fourth of July, but when does it go too far? 

We asked on the boards and on Facebook if people keep their Independence Day parties going too late, long after others have went to bed. And, users responded with a flurry of comments.

"It's annoying when we're still hearing them after midnight," wrote Angela Harrelson.

No one else stated a specific time for setting off fireworks in New Tampa. For some it's not just about the noise, it's also a safety concern.

"I am more annoyed by my idiot neighbors shooting there stuff over the house so the still burning items land on my roof," wrote Terry Walters Jr on Facebook.

So, as the week goes on, and the price of fireworks drops after the holiday, maybe we can all agree to put them away at 10 p.m., and no later than midnight. And, wouldn't it be nice if everyone considered who has pets and kids living next door that may like a break even earlier?