Fireworks galore
26 stands begin sales of pyrotechnics
The Fourth of July, a time of the year where many get together with family and friends, eat delicious food and share stories while they commemorate the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
Just like if there was no cake for a birthday, it wouldn’t be right to celebrate Independence Day without fireworks, and the City of Porterville is making sure all residents have the opportunity to buy some this year by designating 14 locations throughout the city.
One of such locations is right outside the Grocery Outlet Shopping Center where Allen Estes, and other volunteers from the First Assembly of God, are stationed.
Estes, who is the youth pastor for the church, said even though he and others will be sitting out in a large blue tent adjacent to the firework stand from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., he noted that business doesn’t usually start to pick up until the last few days.
“It gets crazy,” Estes said, noting that the last chance residents have to buy fireworks is at 10 p.m. on July 4.
When it comes to buying fireworks, Estes said most residents seem to gravitate toward what’s dubbed the 49’er, which got its name from its price.
“It is kind of a mid-price and a lot of people kind of just say I only want to spend $50 so they’ll buy that one,” said Estes, adding that it includes an assortment of fireworks.
For those wanting to go all out, Estes said they can buy The Big Bang, which stands over 4-feet tall and packs enough fireworks to match its $500 price.
“We only have one of those so if you want that you have to get it fast,” Estes said.
Those wanting something more affordable, Estes said they can choose from 19 different items for under $5.
Fireworks sales began at noon on Wednesday and run through 10 p.m. on Tuesday, July 4.
Fireworks Booths
City of Porterville:
ministerio Palabra Viva, 1355 W. Henderson Ave.
valley Oak Community Church, 1250 W. Henderson Ave.
summit Charter PTO, 825-977 W. Henderson Ave.
the Optimist Club, 800 N. Westwood St.
first Assembly of God, 50 W. Olive Ave.
granite Hills HS Football, 900 W. Henderson Ave.
monache Band Parents Assoc., 960 N. Newcomb St.
south Valley Chivas Academy, 1091 W. Olive Ave.
porterville Emblem Club, 66 W. Morton Ave. apostolic Assembly, 283 W. Olive Ave. tnew Life Center, 1155 W. Henderson Ave.
monache HS Gridiron Boosters, 1262 W. Henderson Ave.
juventas Soccer Club, 305 E. Olive Ave.
chamber of Commerce, 1755 W. Henderson Ave. City of Lindsay:
la Puerta Abierta Church, 280 N. Mirage
(in the parking lot between the church and Angel Garden flower shop).
t Lindsay Cultural Arts Council Fire Museum, southeast corner of Hermosa and Highway 65 (Olivewood Plaza Shopping Center, east of Starbucks Coffee and Little Caesars’ pizza).
troyal Rangers, 370 W. Hermosa (on east side of Tony’s Pizza).
Porterville/lindsay county areas:
Porterville
doyle Colony Reserve Support, 456 S. Plano St., Porterville
granite Hills Football Boosters Inc., 662 S. Plano St.,
porterville Football, 22018 Avenue 152
porterville Iglesia Del Nazareno, 1146 E. Success Dr. Strathmore
SUHS Alumni Association, 22825 Avenue 196
football Alliance Inc., Avenue 196 and Highway 65 Lindsay
victory Outreach, 20370 Avenue 232 Terra Bella
porterville React Team #2517, 23600 Avenue 95 Woodville
house of Prayer, 16789 Rd. 167