Now that the presents are unwrapped, it’s time to load up on the next holiday treat: fireworks. Craig LaFleur owns Pyrospot Fireworks in Longwood. “For New Year’s Eve, the 30th and 31st is the big day. They’re blowing the doors off,” he said. For New Year’s Eve, LaFleur said they expect to see fewer customers than they did on July 4th. They usually get about a third of the sales. But the fireworks stand veteran has already noticed something else this year. “We see that many of our regular customers spend a little less. They’re still coming through the door, which is a great thing, so we’re still bringing the product in,” he said. “But with the economy and everything else, I think we’re probably going to flatten out from what we did last year.” Because of the economy and inflation, LaFleur said he’s offering special deals by cutting shipping costs. “The nationwide fireworks display is a major concern this year as the economy is depressed. Fireworks are truly disposable. I mean, it literally sets your money on fire,” he said. If you decide to buy fireworks this year, LaFleur is reminding people that the most important thing is safety. “We discourage children from using sparklers. They’re great fun, but sparklers can burn at 1,400 degrees. And it’s like giving a kid a blowtorch. It’s much better to use novelties, the little tanks or soldiers or something on the ground that sparkles and makes noise and stuff, but not nearly as dangerous as sparklers,” he said. LaFleur adds that you should have a bucket of water handy and always light fireworks with adult supervision.
LONGWOOD, Fla. —
Now that the presents are unwrapped, it’s time to load up on the next holiday treat: fireworks.
Craig LaFleur owns Pyrospot Fireworks in Longwood.
“For New Year’s Eve, the 30th and 31st is the big day. They’re blowing the doors off,” he said.
For New Year’s Eve, LaFleur said they expect to see fewer customers than they did on July 4th. They usually get about a third of the sales. But the fireworks stand veteran has already noticed something else this year.
“We see that many of our regular customers spend a little less. They’re still coming through the door, which is a great thing, so we’re still bringing the product in,” he said. “But with the economy and everything else, I think we’re probably going to flatten out from what we did last year.”
Due to the economy and inflation, LaFleur said he’s running specials by cutting shipping costs.
“The nationwide fireworks display is a major concern this year as the economy is depressed. Fireworks are truly disposable. I mean, it literally sets your money on fire,” he said.
If you decide to buy fireworks this year, LaFleur is reminding people that the most important thing is safety.
“We discourage children from using sparklers. They’re great fun, but sparklers can burn at 1,400 degrees. And it’s like giving a kid a blowtorch. It’s much better to use novelties, the little tanks or soldiers or something on the ground that sparkles and makes noise and stuff, but not nearly as dangerous as sparklers,” he said.
LaFleur adds that you should have a bucket of water handy and always light fireworks with adult supervision.
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