Welcome to the "Freedom From Fireworks in Bellingham, WA" Blog

Welcome! This blog is, to use a well-worn phrase, a "work in progress". Our efforts to promote a ban of consumer fireworks in our City began in July, 2009. This blog is being launched as a continuation of these efforts. Currently, it is primarily informational, a way to let folks learn about why a ban of consumer fireworks in our City is a viable alternative to the way things are now. Provided is information about the current State and local laws that address fireworks and noise. Also provided is anecdotal information regarding many of the bans that already exist in over 50-cities in our State, information regarding how 4th of July fireworks in 2010 caused pets to end up at the Whatcom County Humane Society shelters as well as a closer look at so-called "safe and sane" fireworks. A link to an on-line petition in support of a ban in Bellingham is also provided. Please visit this petition and consider adding your endorsement and comments. Future additions to this "work in progress" will include an historical review of Bellingham's fireworks ordinance, revisions to the "PTSD and Consumer Fireworks" page, and timely updates as to how our grass roots efforts are going. Thanks for your interest.