Economic Downturn No Match for Toco Hill Fireworks Sales
Phantom Fireworks' sales are on par with past years despite the fledgling economy, the tent operator said.
Area residents know July 4th is fast approaching when the Phantom Fireworks tent rises from the pavement in the Toco Hill Shopping Center. The tent went up June 24th for its third year of pre-Independence Day fireworks sales. Tent operator Brandon Longley said that the economic downturn has not impacted his business, but he can tell people are hurting for cash. “The sales themselves seem about the same,” he said. “I think the strange thing is I’ve had three people ask for jobs this year, and not last.” Longley indicated that his most popular products include the Fiery Frogs and Magma Glows. And of course customers continue to flock to the old favorites. “Everybody’s always looking for sparklers,” Longley said. That was certainly the …
