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Cherry Bombs and Sparklers: D-I-Y Independence Day

The National Council on Fireworks Safety wants everyone to have a safe Fourth of July. But most of the Midwestern and Southern states want you to have some fun -- with fire. While those uptight Northeasterners apparently frown on fun, and refuse to let amateurs handle high-powered explosives.

The block of states from North Dakota through Texas gives the purchase of consumer fireworks the green light. New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and even our capital, Washington, D.C., refuses to allow its citizens to express their patriotism the American way -- by buying lots of stuff (fireworks) and being really loud (setting them off). Heavy consumption of alcohol during this process is required.

A quick guide to where you can avoid the grandeur, crowds, and relative safety that comes with a professional fireworks show and instead do-it-yourself can be found here.

Full Disclosure: We're obviously kidding and want all Jaunted readers to follow the law and keep their fingers in tact, but you know how we love barely legal photos of holiday travel revelery.

[Photo Credit: Matt Cooper]