My son and I set off our own fireworks out in the street along with a few other neighbors. All cats were accounted for and found hiding under the bed. I don't think Nemo cares anymore. He wasn't hiding. Had a really good day.
My neighbors - lots and lots of them - seem to be amusing themselves similarly. I've really come to dislike this day for all of the noise and for what it does to my kitties. But Happy 4th!
They're fun and beautiful for sure, but I wish they were illegal in my neighborhood (many are, but who'd know). Too many irresponsible goons around here and I need to stay home to make sure our house doesn't go up in flames because of them.