Alexandria Approve Fireworks Ordinance

The Alexandria City Council has unanimously approved an ordinance that would limit the dates and times that fireworks can be set off within the city limits. According to the new ordinance, consumer fireworks may be used from 5 p.m. until two hours after sunset from June 29 through July 9 and from 10 a.m. to midnight on July 4. In addition, they may be used from 10 a.m. Dec. 31 through 1 a.m. Jan. 1.