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If Montana Cities Were a Firework, Here’s What They’d Be
Fireworks are almost as polarizing as politics in Montana towns.
There seem to be two sides. Those who hate fireworks for a variety of valid reasons; fireworks terrorize pets, fireworks can trigger PTSD among veterans, many people work early, etc.
The counterpoint is usually something like “Too bad, it’s America!” Local community info Facebook pages are full of comments about fireworks, which will only increase through the 4th of July.
Most towns in Montana have ordinances that prohibit lighting off fireworks inside city limits. When things get dry, counties frequently enact fire bans too. Despite the risk of fines or starting a wildfire in the rural county areas, people (mostly kids?) still light them off, seemingly non-stop.
What common type of fireworks best represents Montana cities?
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Billigs - Roman Candles
Butte - M80’s
Missoula - Sparklers
Bozeman - Fountains
Fountain fireworks are flashy, much like the Gallatin Valley.
Great Falls - Rockets
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