Fireworks Stands Annually Pop Up

As we celebrate our freedoms this Independence Day, and are reminded that "freedom isn't free," PA residents should also remember it isn't limitless.

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According to the Pennsylvania State Police website, commonwealth residents "may purchase consumer fireworks only with a display permit issued by the municipality wherein the display will take place."

Otherwise, the only items Pennsylvanians can legally buy and use are "'ground and hand-held sparkling devices,' 'novelties' and 'toy caps,'" the PSP FAQ section reports.

So, if you're in the market for sparklers, spinners or smokers, there  are temporary shops--including several from Keystone Fireworks--set up around the area.

At the Keystone stands, prices range from around $1 to nearly $100 for the "High Voltage" assortment pack. In Skippack, the fountain device Big Dog was the best seller.

If you're hoping to hit a stand and be ushered behind a secret door or peek beneath a tablecloth and see a stash of contraband fireworks, you're out of luck. Only novelty devices are available.

In the PV area, stand locations include next to Chiaro's in Skippack; next to ; between and Perkiomen Inn at the intersection of Ridge Pike and Route 29/Gravel Pike and the Collegeville Shopping Center lot (with , and other stores.)