While everyone played with the wild and noisy fireworks, my sisters and I would be in the background, just spelling our names in the air with morning glories. Another thing we used to do at my grandma's house was to place pop pops, or those exploding white-paper wrapped poppers, on the road. We were sure that when a car ran over them the driver would think their tire had popped or something. Now that I'm a driver, I realize we didn't fool anyone. There are other views about fireworks.
Some people are allergic to smoke.
Those with asthma can get sick from the smoke. Fireworks are a dangerous way to have fun. They are not toys, although many who burn them don't seem to realize this. They make dares as to who can hold onto a lit firecracker longest, releasing it just before it explodes. They try to get the biggest bang possible by building bombs with the explosive powder.