The Fourth of July is right around the corner, and with it come the typical activities: cookouts, parades, and, yes, fireworks. While many Americans attend large-scale fireworks shows, some resort to setting off fireworks in their neighborhood. But what do the neighbors think of this DIY approach? 

CivicScience data show that while 14% of respondents like when people set off fireworks in their neighborhood, a much larger 42% are just ‘okay’ with it, while an even stronger 44% outright dislike it. 

Men are three percentage points more likely than women to enjoy neighborhood fireworks, while adults aged 44 and younger, led by Gen Z, outpace those aged 45 and older in their appreciation of backyard fireworks. Income also plays a role, as those who make $50K or less annually are more likely to enjoy fireworks in their neighborhood than those who make $50K or more. 

However, this demographic data is just the first look at what sets those who enjoy fireworks in their neighborhood apart from those who would rather keep the sparklers out of sight and out of mind. This is what the data show: 

Coca-Cola Fans: Those who like it when fireworks are set off in their neighborhood are 17 percentage points more likely to enjoy drinking Coca-Cola Classic than those who do not (64% vs 47%). 

Digital Device Addiction: Among those with digital devices, fans of neighborhood fireworks are 10 percentage points more likely to consider themselves addicted to their digital devices than those who dislike having fireworks set off in the neighborhood (24% vs 14%). 

Golf Interest: While 35% of those who like when fireworks are set off in their neighborhood say they follow professional men’s golf, just 13% of those who dislike neighborhood fireworks say the same. 

TV and Film Trends: Those who like fireworks being set off in the neighborhood are 19 percentage points more likely to say they follow trends in the TV and movie industry than those who dislike neighborhood fireworks (26% vs 7%). 

Gym Equipment Hygiene: While nearly half (48%) of those who enjoy fireworks in their neighborhood say they clean their gym equipment before and after using it, just 31% of those who dislike neighborhood fireworks say the same. 

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This article’s data comes solely from CivicScience’s database, which contains nearly 700,000 poll questions and 5 billion consumer insights.