Now that Christmas is over, people are getting ready to ring in the new year and fireworks stands are ready.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.Sellers said the fireworks scene isn't as big as on Independence Day, but people are still giving their business to some fireworks stands.The shelves are stocked with fireworks at year-round at a warehouse, but the lines aren't crazy long for the new year just yet, but managers at a warehouse told KOCO 5 that the last days leading up to New Year's Eve, they expect the building to be packed."During our more busy season, during the fourth of July it's kind of a tidal wave, a rush during the day, but during New Year's it's more of a trickle during the day," said Tamar Crawford, office manager for the fireworks warehouse.The fireworks warehouse just outside of Oklahoma City is seeing some traffic after Christmas, but workers said it will soon pick up."For New Year's typically it's more last minute," Crawford said. "We're usually a little bit slower in the beginning.">> Download the KOCO 5 AppOne man shopping at the warehouse on Thursday said he shoots off fireworks every year and described what it looks like to shop for them on New Year's Eve."The night before and even the day of is just a mass amount of people coming in like crazy," said Cole Edwards.But the warehouse manager wants to make sure people understand the rules. Oklahoma City banned fireworks from within city limits in the early 1900s and that ban still exists today.While the warehouse has OKC in its name, it operates outside of the city."We don't recommend any areas in particular, but anywhere that's outside of city limits is perfectly fine to shoot," Crawford said.Crawford said the warehouse will be open until 10 p.m. on New Year's Eve.Top HeadlinesSearch for missing girl ongoing after family traveling from Durant to involved in deadly crashPet food recall issued after Oregon hose cat dies from eating product for bird fluEmotional reunion: 130 National Guard soldiers return home after nearly a year overseasHow much would the $1.15 billion Mega Millions winner in Oklahoma take home?
Now that Christmas is over, people are getting ready to ring in the new year and fireworks stands are ready.
Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking here.
Sellers said the fireworks scene isn't as big as on Independence Day, but people are still giving their business to some fireworks stands.
The shelves are stocked with fireworks at year-round at a warehouse, but the lines aren't crazy long for the new year just yet, but managers at a warehouse told KOCO 5 that the last days leading up to New Year's Eve, they expect the building to be packed.
"During our more busy season, during the fourth of July it's kind of a tidal wave, a rush during the day, but during New Year's it's more of a trickle during the day," said Tamar Crawford, office manager for the fireworks warehouse.
The fireworks warehouse just outside of Oklahoma City is seeing some traffic after Christmas, but workers said it will soon pick up.
"For New Year's typically it's more last minute," Crawford said. "We're usually a little bit slower in the beginning."
>> Download the KOCO 5 App
One man shopping at the warehouse on Thursday said he shoots off fireworks every year and described what it looks like to shop for them on New Year's Eve.
"The night before and even the day of is just a mass amount of people coming in like crazy," said Cole Edwards.
But the warehouse manager wants to make sure people understand the rules. Oklahoma City banned fireworks from within city limits in the early 1900s and that ban still exists today.
While the warehouse has OKC in its name, it operates outside of the city.
"We don't recommend any areas in particular, but anywhere that's outside of city limits is perfectly fine to shoot," Crawford said.
Crawford said the warehouse will be open until 10 p.m. on New Year's Eve.
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