Bethlehem celebrates Independence Day with an annual fireworks show at SteelStacks, July 4, 2021.Tim Wynkoop | lehighvalleylive.com contributor

Lehigh Valley cities and attractions have you covered if you just want to sit back and enjoy a fireworks display during this Fourth of July 2022 weekend.

Retailers of consumer fireworks will sell adults all the 500-gram repeaters etc. they want, but both Pennsylvania and New Jersey have strict rules on their use that users should keep in mind.

Independence Day precautions also involve safe and sober driving, according to Pennsylvania State Police, whose troopers will be stepping up enforcement efforts, and the American Red Cross offers tips for avoiding trouble at picnics and while swimming, as well.

The Discover Lehigh Valley regional promotional agency offers a list of Independence Day fireworks displays that include:

State police say restrictions across Pennsylvania on consumer fireworks mean:

Fireworks are also subject to local laws, like Bethlehem’s that says no fireworks may be lit between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m., and Bethlehem Township’s that limits the discharge of consumer fireworks only to between 4 and 10 p.m. on Memorial Day, July 3-5 and on Labor Day; and 7 p.m. to a half-hour past midnight on New Year’s Eve.

For information about fireworks regulations in New Jersey, visit nj.gov/dca for a flyer about what’s legal and what’s prohibited.

Pennsylvania State Police Troop M, based in Bethlehem, also announced Independence Day Holiday Enforcement measures from Friday through midnight Monday, July 4. Efforts will include targeting drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs and drivers who aggressively operate their vehicle in a manner dangerous to the public, which includes speeding and seat-belt and child-seat violations. (Troopers also advise motorists that they may face a citation or towing if they park anywhere on Interstate 78 — including the ramps, shoulder or center median — during Dorney Park’s annual fireworks display.)

The American Red Cross further offers the following tips for enjoying a safe Fourth of July holiday:

JCP&L and Met-Ed parent FirstEnergy also reminds the public to be cautious of potential electrical hazards associated with popular outdoor activities, including preventing foil balloons from drifting into power lines or electrical equipment. Customers should securely tie helium-filled foil balloons to a weight that is heavy enough to prevent them from floating away, then puncture and deflate them once they are no longer in use because they can stay inflated for several weeks. Foil balloons should never be released into the sky, according to the utility company, which also advises:

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