bottle rockets

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The air became thick with white smoke as people burned out their tires while stuck in traffic or fired off bottle rockets from the back of trucks.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2024

Firing bottle rockets and other fireworks is a traditional way of welcoming the new year and seeing off any lingering bad memories.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2024

D.C. police said the devices included Roman candles, bottle rockets and other fireworks.

From Washington Post • Apr. 19, 2021

Mr. Miyares told local news media that the noise came from some kids playing with bottle rockets nearby.

From Washington Times • Feb. 10, 2021

There were pony rides, sparklers, bottle rockets, croquet, horseshoes, taffy pulls, and apple bobbing.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly