Here’s how much Americans are shelling out for 4th of July food, fireworks and celebrations in 2022.
$262 million and $2.2 billion –
A firework industry revenue report from the American Pyrotechnics Association reveals that the display fireworks industry made $262 million in 2021, while the consumer fireworks industry made $2.2 billion. Weather plays a big role in fireworks shows The weather is a big aspect of fireworks shows. George Zambelli, CEO, Zambelli Fireworks, explains what are the best and worst weather conditions for a fireworks show.Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks show in NYC will fire off 48,000 shells this year, which is a near 31% decrease from the number of shells it fired off in 2021 . Supply chain and labor forcesFILE - Fireworks retail display, Costco, in Florida where it is legal to sell them direct to consumers.
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