We are a week away from 4th of July celebrations and city officials are issuing a few reminders to help keep residents safe.
LPD Public Information Manager Erika Thomas says city ordinance permits the use of fireworks only from 8:00 a.m. to 11p.m. on July 3 and 8:00 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. on July 4.
Thomas says no fireworks are allowed before or after those times and no bottle rockets, sky lanterns or helicopters are permitted. Residents need to be 18 years of age or older to buy and set off fireworks, unless supervised by an adult…