When I was young, it was legal to set them off at home on 4th of July. When I was young, I enjoyed viewing the big ones set off by the city. I can pretty much take them or leave them at this point. My kids could care less so we don't drive out to the waterfront and view them anymore and I'm glad not to have to battle the crowds. If I never saw another firework display I think I would be just fine. If I do see them, they keep my interest a bit but they don't have the same magic they had when I was younger or when my kids were young and fascinated by them. There are many things I enjoy more and feel I'm pretty indifferent to them at this point. For the past few years we step outside our house and can see the big ones from our front yard......almost feels like an obligation to watch more than a desire.