'PURGE THE PYROTECHNICS': PETA fired up over Niagara Falls ‘deafening’ fireworks shows

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PETA has put Niagara Parks on blast for its “deafening,” months-long, nightly fireworks display, emphasizing that the group can put on a show that still features “wow without the pow.”

Just in time for the May long weekend, the Niagara Falls tourism group announced it was kicking off the Victoria Day celebrations with their iconic nightly fireworks show, which begins Friday.

“Enjoy a stunning view of the fireworks show as they illuminate the night sky, creating a breathtaking spectacle against the backdrop of the iconic Niagara Falls,” the tourism group said on their website.

However, as far as the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals goes, another 151 nights of the racket is simply too much for sensitive creatures to take.

The animal rights group sent over a box of goodies filled with symbols of “animal-friendly ideas” to help the Niagara Parks’ board of directors and President and CEO Janice Thomson “purge the pyrotechnics.”

The package included a laser light projector and a pair of drones along with a vintage poster of Niagara Falls to remind the board that the “top international tourist attraction for 200 years can dazzle tourists all on its own – no deafening displays required.”

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PETA points out that during fireworks displays, dogs and cats are known to jump fences or break through windows and screen doors to try to escape the sounds, resulting in some never again reuniting with their families.

The activist group also noted that drivers might also have to swerve to avoid colliding with “panicked deer and other wildlife running for their lives,” while disoriented birds crash into buildings.

Canada’s longest running fireworks series begins at 10 p.m. and runs until Oct. 13 at Queen Victoria Park, with extended holiday displays on July 1 and July 4.

“From captivating laser light shows to innovative drone displays, there are plenty of ways to ‘wow’ tourists without traumatizing wildlife, companion animals, and noise-sensitive humans,” PETA Senior Vice President Colleen O’Brien said in a statement.

“PETA is calling on Niagara Falls to let fireworks fizzle out and ensure that future festivities leave all animals in peace.”