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Remember: Fireworks Are Not Allowed in Florissant

The City of Florissant will host a fireworks show on the Fourth of July for residents to enjoy, though.

If you’re looking to brighten their  with a few sparklers or fireworks of your own, you’ll have to travel outside of the St. Louis County limits. 

The sale, use and possession of  in St. Louis County is illegal, which includes Florissant and all of the other 90 municipalities.

If someone is found to be in violation of this law, the fine could be from $50 to $1,000.

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Rick Eckhard, a spokesman for the St. Louis County Police Department, said his office steps up patrols around the holiday and typically receives an increased number of calls regarding the use of fireworks. 

For a safe and legal use of fireworks, will have a band and fireworks show on the Fourth of July at the .

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