Planning helps keep fireworks business brisk

La Crosse Skyrockers Mix, Norris preview July 4, plus how firework shows have changed over 35 years

WIZMnews.com The La Crosse Skyrockers’ Sonya Mix and Bennett Norris in the WIZM studio Tuesday for La Crosse Talk ahead of the big July 4 show at Riverfest on Friday. La Crosse Talk airs weekdays at 6-8 a.m. Listen on the WIZM app, online here, or on 92.3 FM / 1410 AM / 106.7 FM (north of Onalaska). Find all the podcasts here or subscribe to La Crosse Talk wherever you get your podcasts. Mix has been playing with fireworks for 35 years, while …

‘An American tradition’: Strong demand for fireworks locally, nationally

DICKSON CITY — Chuck Karam anticipates steady sales inside Bulldog Fireworks as the Fourth of July falls on a Friday. “People are going to be able to celebrate the entire weekend,” said Karam, owner of the shop on Business Route 6. Although rainy weather kept many customers away in the spring, business picked up when the calendar turned to summer, Karam said. “Now with the sunshine, people are starting to move around,” he said. Karam added the v…

Cities planning celebrations of American independence

There is perhaps nothing more American than celebrating Independence Day with good food and entertainment among friends, all capped off by a fireworks display.

Planning helps keep fireworks business brisk

The Fourth of July is a celebratory holiday and across the nation, fireworks displays are at the top of the list of festive activities.