 Independence Day is known around the country and even the world for its display of fireworks. The popularity of consumer fireworks continues to grow each year. According to the American Pyrotechnics Association, consumer fireworks retailers have reported sales will increase by $50 million from 2015 as families begin preparing for 4th of July celebrations. As many noticed tents popping up around local roadsides and shopping centers, many of those stands are utilized for non-profit organizations. TNT does all this, so they set the contract up with Walmart to pay the rental and the fee and put the tent up and then they just contract us. All of Walmart you have to be affiliated with a non-profit. The McIntyre family from central Kentucky have been traveling to eastern Kentucky for 11 years to sell fireworks. The family first started at the Walmart in South Williamson and has since spread to seven other Walmarts. My stepson, Mackenzie's brother, has cystic fibrosis. So, you know, it's just a way of helping out, helping his disease and raise some money and develop awareness for it. While fireworks can be fun for the family, officials encourage safety while celebrating. When you purchase your fireworks, you inspect the fireworks before you purchase them. If the packaging is damaged, deteriorated, you cannot read the label, the fuses or stems or anything like that appear to not be in good condition, do not purchase them. You can find a list of safety tips on ekbtv.com. Reporting in Pikeville for EKB News, I'm Shelby Still.