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      <title>Love Watching Fireworks? Do It On The Detroit Riverfront</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2024 18:06:56 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[The first big fireworks show of the year in Michigan is right around the corner. Find out when The Parade Company's Ford Fireworks is happening in summer 2024. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/ford-fireworks-detroit-riverfront-2024/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>What Does Michigan Law Say About Lighting Fireworks for New Year?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2023 18:21:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A traditional way to ring in the new year, what does Michigan law say about lighting fireworks on New Year's Eve? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/new-years-fireworks-law-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A traditional way to ring in the new year, what does Michigan law say about lighting fireworks on New Year&apos;s Eve? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/689/p/new-years-fireworks-law-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Hey Michigan – It’s Illegal To Mail These Items</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:42:53 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[You cannot legally mail these six items. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/hey-michigan-its-illegal-to-mail-these-items/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[You cannot legally mail these six items. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/84/p/hey-michigan-its-illegal-to-mail-these-items/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Is It Legal To Shoot Fireworks On Halloween In Michigan?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Sep 2023 16:06:42 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[With all of the fireworks and costume stores opening, do you know if it is legal to fire off fireworks on Halloween? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/is-it-legal-to-shoot-fireworks-on-halloween-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[With all of the fireworks and costume stores opening, do you know if it is legal to fire off fireworks on Halloween? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/is-it-legal-to-shoot-fireworks-on-halloween-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisha B]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Shoot A Firework Today In Michigan &amp; Get A $1,000 Fine</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 14:05:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Before you pop off those fireworks after the Fourth of July holiday, check Michigan law or you will be fined!! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/firework-michigan-1000-fine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Before you pop off those fireworks after the Fourth of July holiday, check Michigan law or you will be fined!! <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/firework-michigan-1000-fine/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisha B]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>WATCH: Fireworks Mishaps Across West Michigan and Ohio This 4th of July</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 05 Jul 2023 10:28:43 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This 4th of July was particularly active with accidents. <a href="https://wgrd.com/watch-fireworks-mishaps-across-west-michigan-and-ohio-this-4th-of-july/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This 4th of July was particularly active with accidents. <a href="https://wgrd.com/watch-fireworks-mishaps-across-west-michigan-and-ohio-this-4th-of-july/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Meatball]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Here’s Where You’ll Find The Best Fireworks Displays This Weekend in West Michigan</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jun 2023 12:42:30 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's time to let freedom ring, and these are some of the best places to celebrate the fourth of July. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/west-michigan-4th-fireworks-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s time to let freedom ring, and these are some of the best places to celebrate the fourth of July. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/west-michigan-4th-fireworks-2023/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Laura Hardy]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>BOOM! Buy Your Fireworks From These West Michigan Locations</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:58:09 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It is firework season! Want to buy the best fireworks in West Michigan? Here are a list of places you can buy fireworks. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/boom-buy-your-fireworks-from-these-west-michigan-locations/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It is firework season! Want to buy the best fireworks in West Michigan? Here are a list of places you can buy fireworks. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/878/p/boom-buy-your-fireworks-from-these-west-michigan-locations/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Lisha B]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Grand Haven 4th of July Fireworks Forced To Change Date</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Jun 2023 10:38:38 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you're planning on attending the Grand Haven fireworks this year you should be aware of the date change. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/grand-haven-fireworks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you&apos;re planning on attending the Grand Haven fireworks this year you should be aware of the date change. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/grand-haven-fireworks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Michigan’s Fireworks Law for Memorial Day: Here’s What You Need to Know</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 May 2023 10:31:07 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you're planning on celebrating Memorial Day with fireworks in Michigan, here's what you need to know. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/fireworks-law-memorial-day-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you&apos;re planning on celebrating Memorial Day with fireworks in Michigan, here&apos;s what you need to know. <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/44/p/fireworks-law-memorial-day-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Big Joe Pesh]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Why do People Want to Change Michigan’s Current Fireworks Laws?</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 29 Jan 2023 19:57:24 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Summer fireworks season is upon us. Check Michigan laws before you light up the neighborhood. <a href="https://wgrd.com/committee-of-karens-might-ruin-michigan-fireworks-fun-with-law/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Summer fireworks season is upon us. Check Michigan laws before you light up the neighborhood. <a href="https://wgrd.com/committee-of-karens-might-ruin-michigan-fireworks-fun-with-law/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Is it Legal to Use Fireworks on Halloween in Michigan?</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 19 Oct 2022 14:58:31 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Some fireworks stores have been open and it looks like people are buying fireworks, but are that legal to use in Michigan on Halloween? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/is-it-legal-to-use-fireworks-on-halloween-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Some fireworks stores have been open and it looks like people are buying fireworks, but are that legal to use in Michigan on Halloween? <a href="https://wgrd.com/ixp/46/p/is-it-legal-to-use-fireworks-on-halloween-in-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Watch: Michigan Fireworks Accidentally All Go Off In 30 Seconds</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2022 04:00:21 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A recent fireworks show in Michigan that was supposed to last about 20 minutes ended up only lasting 30 seconds after a wrong button was hit on accident.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-fireworks-fail/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A recent fireworks show in Michigan that was supposed to last about 20 minutes ended up only lasting 30 seconds after a wrong button was hit on accident.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-fireworks-fail/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Things To Do This Weekend: July 1-4, 2022</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2022 15:35:01 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It will be a busy 4th of July holiday weekend in West Michigan. We have put together a list of over 15 different events for you to check out. There's everything from balloons to baseball, music, food, fireworks (lots of fireworks!), monster trucks and more. <a href="https://wgrd.com/things-to-do-this-weekend-july-1-4-2022/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
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      <title>Ooh! Ahh! — Where to Watch Fireworks this 4th of July Weekend</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:24:04 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Where can you go to see fireworks this year? We have put together a list where you can see fireworks on various nights all weekend long. <a href="https://wgrd.com/where-to-watch-fireworks-this-4th-of-july-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Where can you go to see fireworks this year? We have put together a list where you can see fireworks on various nights all weekend long. <a href="https://wgrd.com/where-to-watch-fireworks-this-4th-of-july-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Is It Too Dry To Shoot Off Fireworks This Fourth of July in West Michigan?</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2022 02:01:58 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's been extremely hot and dry in West Michigan this summer, will we have to worry about a fireworks ban this year? <a href="https://wgrd.com/is-it-too-dry-to-shoot-off-fireworks-this-fourth-of-july-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s been extremely hot and dry in West Michigan this summer, will we have to worry about a fireworks ban this year? <a href="https://wgrd.com/is-it-too-dry-to-shoot-off-fireworks-this-fourth-of-july-in-west-michigan/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 16 Jun 2022 00:22:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[What's the 4th of July without some fireworks. Whether you're heading to fireworks show or setting them off at home these are the rules for 2022. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-fireworks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[What&apos;s the 4th of July without some fireworks. Whether you&apos;re heading to fireworks show or setting them off at home these are the rules for 2022. <a href="https://wgrd.com/michigan-fireworks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 26 Feb 2022 02:59:29 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Sounds like an explosive relationship between this landlord and renter... 
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      <title>WATCH: Fireworks Over Grand Rapids</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2021 14:50:16 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[A Grand Rapids Reddit user captured Fireworks Over Grand Rapids. His unique perspective was from a drone. <a href="https://wgrd.com/watch-fireworks-over-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A Grand Rapids Reddit user captured Fireworks Over Grand Rapids. His unique perspective was from a drone. <a href="https://wgrd.com/watch-fireworks-over-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <description><![CDATA[A private fireworks celebration in Novi, Michigan went horribly wrong Sunday night. The medical examiner in Novi says mortar shell tipped slightly and exploded into the chest of Matiss Kivlenieks. Early report said he had fallen and suffered head trauma, but the autopsy report released Monday afternoon said it was the blast to the chest that killed him. <a href="https://wgrd.com/kalamazoo-wings-columbus-blue-jackets-goalie-dies-fireworks-disaster-in-novi/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[A private fireworks celebration in Novi, Michigan went horribly wrong Sunday night. The medical examiner in Novi says mortar shell tipped slightly and exploded into the chest of Matiss Kivlenieks. Early report said he had fallen and suffered head trauma, but the autopsy report released Monday afternoon said it was the blast to the chest that killed him. <a href="https://wgrd.com/kalamazoo-wings-columbus-blue-jackets-goalie-dies-fireworks-disaster-in-novi/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:18:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[As Independence Day weekend arrives, the Michigan Department of Health & Human Services is reminding those lighting their own fireworks to do so safely. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mdhhs-reminds-michiganders-to-be-safe-with-fireworks-this-4th-of-july/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[As Independence Day weekend arrives, the Michigan Department of Health &amp; Human Services is reminding those lighting their own fireworks to do so safely. <a href="https://wgrd.com/mdhhs-reminds-michiganders-to-be-safe-with-fireworks-this-4th-of-july/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Fireworks Are Now Legal In Michigan For The Holiday, Except When They’re Not</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 30 Jun 2021 18:30:17 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[So it's that time of year when there's a fireworks tent at nearly every corner in Michigan. And yes, fireworks are legal as you celebrate Independence Day, but there are a few caveats. <a href="https://wgrd.com/fireworks-are-now-legal-in-michigan-for-the-holiday-except-when-theyre-not/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[So it&apos;s that time of year when there&apos;s a fireworks tent at nearly every corner in Michigan. And yes, fireworks are legal as you celebrate Independence Day, but there are a few caveats. <a href="https://wgrd.com/fireworks-are-now-legal-in-michigan-for-the-holiday-except-when-theyre-not/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Fireworks Are Returning to Downtown Grand Rapids July 3rd</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2021 13:42:27 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It's going to feel like a normal Grand Rapids summer again!  <a href="https://wgrd.com/fireworks-are-returning-to-downtown-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It&apos;s going to feel like a normal Grand Rapids summer again!  <a href="https://wgrd.com/fireworks-are-returning-to-downtown-grand-rapids/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Celebrating the Fourth of July in Kentwood</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:17:59 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Kentwood  will have their Fourth of July celebration on Sat., July 3. Activities include breakfast, a 5K race, a parade, a carnival, live music and fireworks. <a href="https://wgrd.com/celebrating-fourth-of-july-in-kentwood/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Kentwood  will have their Fourth of July celebration on Sat., July 3. Activities include breakfast, a 5K race, a parade, a carnival, live music and fireworks. <a href="https://wgrd.com/celebrating-fourth-of-july-in-kentwood/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Scott Winters]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>Rockford Start of Summer Celebration is This Weekend</title>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:52:41 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[It will be along the Rogue River in Rockford. The Start of Summer Celebration is THIS weekend, featuring carnival rides, live music, a parade, and fireworks! <a href="https://wgrd.com/rockford-start-of-summer-celebration-is-this-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[It will be along the Rogue River in Rockford. The Start of Summer Celebration is THIS weekend, featuring carnival rides, live music, a parade, and fireworks! <a href="https://wgrd.com/rockford-start-of-summer-celebration-is-this-weekend/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Two Years in a Row the City of Grand Haven Cancels 4th of July Fireworks</title>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2021 23:09:18 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Ottawa County has had 200 new positive COVID-19 cases a day over the last week. <a href="https://wgrd.com/two-years-in-a-row-the-city-of-grand-haven-cancels-4th-of-july-fireworks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Ottawa County has had 200 new positive COVID-19 cases a day over the last week. <a href="https://wgrd.com/two-years-in-a-row-the-city-of-grand-haven-cancels-4th-of-july-fireworks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:49:37 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Earlier this month organizers announced the fireworks wouldn't happen this year, due to the pandemic and finances.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/now-there-will-be-a-fireworks-show-in-muskegon-this-4th-of-july/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Earlier this month organizers announced the fireworks wouldn&apos;t happen this year, due to the pandemic and finances.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/now-there-will-be-a-fireworks-show-in-muskegon-this-4th-of-july/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>City of Muskegon Cancels 4th of July Fireworks</title>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 02:18:23 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[South Haven cancelled their fireworks show last week. <a href="https://wgrd.com/city-of-muskegon-cancels-4th-of-july-fireworks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[South Haven cancelled their fireworks show last week. <a href="https://wgrd.com/city-of-muskegon-cancels-4th-of-july-fireworks/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 17:36:13 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[This is the second year in a row that the annual fireworks show has been canceled.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/south-haven-announces-july-4th-fireworks-canceled-again-this-year/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[This is the second year in a row that the annual fireworks show has been canceled.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/south-haven-announces-july-4th-fireworks-canceled-again-this-year/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Sick of the Fireworks? Here Are All the Michigan Petitions to Get Rid of ‘Em</title>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2020 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Still haven't decided which was more entertaining - watching the fireworks, or watching people complain about them on social media.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/sick-of-the-fireworks-here-are-all-the-michigan-petitions-to-get-rid-of-em/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Still haven&apos;t decided which was more entertaining - watching the fireworks, or watching people complain about them on social media.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/sick-of-the-fireworks-here-are-all-the-michigan-petitions-to-get-rid-of-em/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Update: Cadillac and Portland Cancel Firework Shows</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2020 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[There are still a few more on the list still happening, but the spike in positive COVID-19 cases around West Michigan has some organizers changing plans.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/update-cadillac-and-portland-cancel-firework-shows/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[There are still a few more on the list still happening, but the spike in positive COVID-19 cases around West Michigan has some organizers changing plans.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/update-cadillac-and-portland-cancel-firework-shows/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>4th of July Safety Tips For Your Pets</title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2020 07:05:14 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Did you know many animals run away during the holiday weekend? <a href="https://wgrd.com/4th-of-july-safety-tips-for-your-pets/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Did you know many animals run away during the holiday weekend? <a href="https://wgrd.com/4th-of-july-safety-tips-for-your-pets/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title>A Few Community Firework Shows Are Still Scheduled Close to GR</title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 28 Jun 2020 19:44:20 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[If you want someone else to shoot off your fireworks, then you might be interested in a few of these shows, just bit north of Grand Rapids.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/a-few-community-firework-shows-are-still-schedule-north-of-gr/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[If you want someone else to shoot off your fireworks, then you might be interested in a few of these shows, just bit north of Grand Rapids.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/a-few-community-firework-shows-are-still-schedule-north-of-gr/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2020 14:38:05 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Despite the park being closed, Cedar Point is not letting the holiday pass by without celebrating. <a href="https://wgrd.com/cedar-point-is-having-a-4th-of-july-celebration-park-remains-closed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Despite the park being closed, Cedar Point is not letting the holiday pass by without celebrating. <a href="https://wgrd.com/cedar-point-is-having-a-4th-of-july-celebration-park-remains-closed/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2020 23:23:12 GMT</pubDate>
      <description><![CDATA[Since most of the community firework displays are canceled, there's a good chance you might buy more fireworks than usual this year, so know the rules and stay safe.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/grpd-reminds-residents-of-fireworks-rules-and-safety-tips/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></description>
      <content:encoded><![CDATA[Since most of the community firework displays are canceled, there&apos;s a good chance you might buy more fireworks than usual this year, so know the rules and stay safe.  <a href="https://wgrd.com/grpd-reminds-residents-of-fireworks-rules-and-safety-tips/">Continue reading&hellip;</a>]]></content:encoded>
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