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Summer Fun in Alexandria

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Fireworks brighten the night sky over Oronoco Bay Park at the 2012 celebration of Alexandria’s 263rd birthday.

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Civil Disobedience and Holiday Ordinance in Alexandria

Fireworks are illegal, but violating this particular ordinance has a long tradition.

Newsflash: Consumer fireworks are illegal in Alexandria. According to the city's fire-prevention code, use of fireworks is a class one misdemeanor, punishable by up to a year in jail or a $2,500 fine.

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