Apparently there is a holiday celebrated in Barcelona (Sant Joan, June 23) that involves launching a ton of fireworks. Unlike the United States, Spain doesn't seem to have "disturbing the peace" laws and launching said fireworks weeks before this holiday is completely legal. As a result, there are constant fireworks in the street these days, especially in the alley outside my window.
People in the street hand out catalogs of available fireworks and patrons can go into any firework distributor and buy whatever their heart desires (as long as they are over the age of 14). Yesterday, Marc and Ross bought some poppers and other little kid fireworks and the clerk was sure they didn't know what they were buying. She informed them that the fireworks in question were "very small."
So, not only are fireworks completely legal, but launching them at all hours of the night is completely fine, AND the clerks encourage you to buy large and noisy fireworks. I need to get away. I was raised in a household where noise-emitting toys were never allowed and I don't do well with loud noises. This is my hell.
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