/tags/independence-day independence day en-US Copyright Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:47:42 GMT /politics-government/2023-06-30/columbus-first-responders-focused-on-firework-safety-ahead-of-independence-day-celebrations Pyrotechnics that shoot in the air or explode and are self-propelled are illegal in Ohio. Sparklers, smoke bombs, snaps, snakes and sparkling fountains are allowed. Fri, 30 Jun 2023 20:47:42 GMT /politics-government/2023-06-30/columbus-first-responders-focused-on-firework-safety-ahead-of-independence-day-celebrations George Shillcock /npr-news/2019-07-02/tanks-flyovers-and-heightened-security-trumps-4th-of-july-ups-taxpayer-cost Lawmakers are still waiting to hear the price tag on this year's event. Thursday's celebration is expected to feature military hardware and a speech by President Trump at the Lincoln Memorial. Tue, 02 Jul 2019 16:39:00 GMT /npr-news/2019-07-02/tanks-flyovers-and-heightened-security-trumps-4th-of-july-ups-taxpayer-cost Claudia Grisales