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Petplan Pet Insurance encourages pet parents to protect their four-legged companions from risks associated with the quintessential summer holiday Philadelphia, PA (PRWEB) June 29, 2011 Independence Day "“ the summer holiday "“ is nearly here and with it comes many barbecues, parades and of course, fireworks displays. Fireworks and cookouts are traditions woven into the fabric of Fourth of July celebrations across the country. However, it is important for pet parents to be aware of...

SANDUSKY, Ohio, June 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the Fourth of July holiday, Cedar Point will present eye-popping fireworks on two nights: Sunday, July 3 and Monday, July 4th. The fireworks displays are scheduled to begin at 10 p.m. on both evenings. During the holiday weekend, the Sandusky, Ohio, amusement park/resort will also be open later each evening so there will be even more time to enjoy the fun and festivities. On Sunday, July 3, Cedar Point will be open until 1 a.m....

YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, June 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Phantom Fireworks President Bruce J. Zoldan, a member of horse racing's Team Valor, has already seen plenty of fireworks this season when Team Valor's Animal Kingdom won the roses at the Kentucky Derby in May, and that was long before Mr. Zoldan's Phantom Fireworks, the nation's largest chain of retail consumer fireworks showrooms, hit the peak of the fireworks selling season this week. Mr. Zoldan, a Team Valor member since 2000, saw his first...

Orthopaedic surgeons provide safety tips for Fourth of July celebrations ROSEMONT, Ill., June 24, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Fourth-of-July fireworks always draw a crowd but those beautiful bursts of color can lead to catastrophic injuries if not used with care. This upcoming holiday, the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS) advises Americans to enjoy the spectacular celebrations but urges adults and children to exercise extreme caution by leaving fireworks to the...

WASHINGTON, June 22, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Sparklers, bottle rockets and small firecrackers may appear harmless due to their size, however, new data released today by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows that last year, during the 30 days surrounding July 4, these fireworks sent about 1,900 injured consumers to emergency rooms. CPSC's statistics show that in 2010 about 8,600 consumers ended up in hospital emergency rooms due to injuries involving legal and...

WASHINGTON, June 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Using consumer fireworks on our nation's birthday is as traditional as cookouts and parades. And it is equally safe if a few common sense rules are followed, says Dr. John Steinberg, a member of the Board of Directors of the National Council on Fireworks Safety. But he notes, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ("CPSC"), there were an estimated 5,900 fireworks-related injuries during the Fourth of July season in 2009....

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating Independence weekend with a bang, the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess is introducing its first "Fourth of July Freedom Fest," a weekend of private concerts, fireworks, all-American fare and poolside fun exclusively for resort guests, with a portion of the vacation packages benefitting charity, July 1-3, 2011. The weekend also kicks off Fairmont Scottsdale's summer spectacular, with firework shows every Saturday night through Labor...

SAN ANTONIO, May 27, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Six Flags Fiesta Texas, America's favorite show park, will be illuminated with innovative new laser technology, enhanced 3D video projection and customized pyrotechnics during the premiere of the all-new Lone Star Nights Laser and Fireworks Celebration, presented by Kraft Foods. Broadcast on a football field-sized section of the park's quarry walls, this show makes its Memorial Day weekend debut on May 28. The celebratory storyline is a salute to...

NEW YORK, May 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Freedom will ring, thunder and boom this summer as Macy's 4th of July Fireworks®, the nation's largest display of patriotic firepower returns to celebrate Independence Day. An awe-inspiring spectacle of color, light and sound will rumble over New York City on Monday, July 4th at 9:00 pm, as Macy's dazzling celebration ends the holiday with a bang. With more than 3 million live spectators and millions tuned in nationwide, the Hudson River will be the...

PHILADELPHIA, April 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fourth of July is always festive in Philadelphia as Wawa Welcome America! commemorates America's birthday with 11 days of fun, free and patriotic happenings. From June 24 through July 4, the city where American independence was established, celebrates with patriotic ceremonies, a parade, fireworks shows and the nation's largest free outdoor Independence Day concert featuring legendary hip-hop artists The Roots, along with special guests...