AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) — As the countdown to midnight begins, some families are making fireworks part of their New Year’s Eve celebrations.
At one local fireworks business, owners said New Year’s Eve is the busiest day of the season, with customers stopping in throughout the day for last-minute purchases.
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Christi Hairston, owner of Shoot the Moon Fireworks Amarillo location, said fireworks sales increase significantly on New Year’s Eve, even though the overall selling season is shorter than the Fourth of July.
“It has been much busier than the last few days. The Christmas and New Year season is actually a long one,” Hairston said. “It actually starts Dec. 20 and runs through New Year’s Day, but typically the buying time is definitely New Year’s Eve for sure. It’s our busiest day.”
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Hairston said customers include a mix of families and adults, with parents often choosing sparklers for children while others look for larger fireworks to light right at midnight…