The thing about fireworks is, even in places where they are officially illegal, EVERYBODY sets them off on the 4th, and the cops tend to not care. I think there are some restrictions in places where large fires are common/a drought is happening, like California. But a big city like New York is definitely going to have at least one major official fireworks show anyway, and people are definitely going to set off firecrackers and have sparklers and stuff.
Re: matt vs 4th of july fireworks