Baltimore County Announces 2011 Fireworks Displays

Lutherville-Timonium residents won't have to travel far for Fourth of July fireworks this year. 

Of the 13 approved displays, the county has designated two shows for Lutherville and Timonium. 

Sparks will fly at , at 300 W. Seminary Ave., in Lutherville on June 25, and at the Baltimore Country Club, 11500 Mays Chapel Road, on July 3. 

Here's the full schedule of firework displays in Baltimore County:

June 11, 2011

Arcadia Fair Grounds
16020 Carnival Ave. (no rain date)

June 25, 2011

College Manor, Inc. (no rain date)
300 W. Seminary Ave., Lutherville

July 2, 2011

Eastern Yacht Club (no rain date)
2330 Seneca Road

Jacksonville Elementary School (rain date July 9)
3400 Hillendale Road

Oregon Ridge Park (no rain date)
13401 Beaver Dam Road

July 3, 2011

Oregon Ridge Park (no rain date)
13401 Beaver Dam Road

Baltimore Country Club (rain date July 8)
11500 Mays Chapel Road

The Suburban Club (rain date July 5)
7600 Park Heights Ave., Baltimore, 21209

Woodholme Country Club (rain date July 5)
300 Woodholme Ave.

July 4, 2011

Catonsville High School (rain date July 9)
421 Bloomsbury Ave., Catonsville

Fullerton Park (rain date July 5)
4304 Fullerton Ave.

Grange Elementary School (rain date July 5)
2000 Church Road, Dundalk

July 23, 2011

Oregon Ridge Park (July 24)
13401 Beaver Dam Road

The above list reflects approved fireworks displays as of June 9. The Baltimore County Fire Marshall's Office will update the list as more permits are issued. 

"Public fireworks displays are a great way to enjoy the summer holiday season," begins a note on the Baltimore County government website.  "The use of backyard fireworks is illegal; some ground-based and hand-held sparklers are legal in certain counties, including Baltimore County. Detailed information about the laws regulating fireworks is available online."

Jack Leonard, a Lutherville resident and vice president of the National Council of Fireworks Safety, sent an email to Patch Monday afternoon expanding on the importance of safety around the Fourth of July.  

He offered the following tips: 

• Fireworks should only be used outdoors.
• Parents should not permit young children to handle or use fireworks, including sparklers.
• Always wear safety glasses when using any fireworks.
• Drop spent sparkler sticks into a bucket of water.
• Keep a garden hose handy.
• Soak used fireworks with water before disposing of them in an outdoor trash can. 

"Following common sense safety rules will make your holiday fireworks celebration not only exciting but safe as well.  Be Sparkler Smart This Fourth," Leonard wrote.