HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Expect some changes this year to the way folks celebrate the 4th of July. Sparklers are out, and new regulations are in; fire officials still have some safety concerns for those lighting up the night this holiday weekend.

Fireworks on past Independence days won't hold a candle to what could light the night on July 4th. Captain Terry Seelig, of the Honolulu Fire Department, said, "We're hoping people take advantage of attending the professional displays because that's where they're gonna see the most incredible awesome fireworks. It's only firecrackers that are legal right now."

Everything else is illegal, including aerials, fountains, and even sparklers. This is the first fireworks heavy holiday since the ban kicked in on January 2nd, and while firecrackers can be a blast, remember, they're explosives. Fire officials say you should either set them on the ground, or suspend them from a string. Captain Seelig had more rules, "You shouldn't hold them or throw them. You should make sure the area's clear of people, or combustible material, meaning brush or grass, or anything else that could catch fire."

Plus, make sure the fire crackers are no where near power lines. Seelig explained, "That's extremely dangerous as well as potentially destructive to the power supply." You should also have a garden hose or bucket of water on hand, just in case.