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It is the Victoria Day weekend, and as per usual, the fireworks go off all weekend. Not the 'official' ones, the fireworks people buy themselves and light off.

Rarely are these in city fireworks seen, they don't go high enough, but they are heard. Most of these fireworks going off is without issue. Only a few get really annoying being set off at inappropriate times and places by inconsiderate people. As long as people are responsible, well-behaved, and respectful of the rights of others with the fireworks, I personally do not have a problem.

There is an seven page (really) city by-law regarding fireworks, but I have never known it to be enforced. Firecrackers are illegal. I am not making this up. It is another by-law created by a meddling and controlling city council. 

The tradition is to have the fireworks display on the night of the celebration, but many people can't wait. From just before sunset, while the sky is still light, they start. The cracking, thumping, whistling, banging, and popping sounds often fill the air for hours into the night. The big event is the 'official' fireworks displays that people are invited to go see. 

The City does a poor job in providing information on the "the largest fireworks display in the London area!". There is no time, specific location, or cost given. I suppose one is to find these details out for oneself. Like when one shows up ready to have a good time watching the fireworks display, and then find out admission is $15 per car.

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