Boom City Fireworks — Local services in Marysville

I absolutely hate Boom City. I have lived off of 116th in Marysville for more than 15 years and in that time Boom City has become more disrespectful every year. They dont care that people actually have to work or that they might have pets or children who are constantly being frightened by all the loud booms, that literally shake the houses that are closeby. I have no problem with them selling fireworks and making money. My problem is the firework lighting area. Every single year it gets worse. Loud bangs going off all day long and +the mortar shells that start going off continualy after 9pm till past midnight during the work week. They dont care that people have to be up the next day to go to work. If they want to demonstrate fireworks to their customers, then move Boom City back where it used to be, in the middle of the Reservation. That way the residents of Marysville can get some peace. This year even my coworkers in who live in Everett, Arlington, and Lake Steven's were complaining about all the noise and not being able go to sleep on a work night. It's funny how the tribal members expect us to respect their beliefs and traditions, but they couldn't give a damn about how disruptive or traumatizing their fireworks testing area is to everybody who lives in Marysville, North Everett, Arlington, and other nearby towns. They have ruined the 4th of July for me and many other residents. I know quite a few people who leave town every year, just to get away...

Boom City Fireworks - 3 Stars

If you like your fireworks with a side of adrenaline and a dash of danger, then Boom City is your place! Let me start by saying that the folks working here are a whole vibe—and that vibe is somewhere between “I build rockets in my backyard” and “I might actually be a pyromaniac.”

You walk in and immediately feel like you’re about to be cast in a reality show called Fireworks Gone Wild. The staff? Oh, they’re super friendly—maybe a little too friendly. One guy tried to sell me something that sounded more like a military-grade missile than a firework. “You want big boom?” he asked, with a maniacal glint in his eye. “This one shakes the ground!”

Safety precautions? They’re more like suggestions. Hard hats and goggles? Nah, just bring your sunglasses and a prayer. You’re almost certain you’ll either have the best 4th of July ever or need to explain to your neighbors why their lawn is on fire.

In conclusion, the place is a blast (pun intended), but definitely not for the faint of heart or anyone with a strong sense of self-preservation. Three stars because it was both thrilling and terrifying—but hey, at least I left with...

Go early before the crowd. Don't spend all your cash in one place. Keep track of what you are buying and use a calculator to add it up. Then offer a cash discount price. I failed to do this and ended up paying $10 over retail. I tried to work with the owner, but they couldn't quite understand what I was complaining about when I thought some fireworks were missing I had intended to purchase. Other reviews on yelp brought me straight to "Up in Smoke". I ended up spending all my money, then some, just to be disappointed when I got home. Shop around. Don't buy all at one place. Put some cash down and make an offer.

The prices are high this year. Only 50% of the supply has arrived due to shipping delays and inventory sitting on ships due to dock workers staying home. Owners have to pay cash 4 months in advance. They drive hundreds of miles to get the collection. At times they need to purchase from 6 different vendors, some withlimits. What you see in my vehicle is $550 worth...