The fireworks weren’t the only things booming during Independence Day.

Friday marked the second time local liquor stores have taken advantage of an ordinance that allows them to sell liquor on certain holidays that fall on a weekday.

“With two other liquor stores being open, you would figure we wouldn’t have been as busy as we were, but we were scrambling,” said Mary Krouse, owner of Mary’s Retail Liquor.

By the time Krouse had opened her store at noon, a line was already waiting to get in.

Within 10 minutes, Krouse had to call in another employee to help out.

“We had a full day’s business in just an hour and a half. At the rate we were going, it was better than New Year’s Eve,” she said.

Some Tonganoxie residents were happy with the change.

“It’s a lot more convenient,” said Keith Lumley. “I like it. It sure beats having to drive out of town.”

On May 5, the Tonganoxie City Council voted 3-2 to allow the sale of alcohol on Memorial Day, Labor Day and Independence Day if those holidays fell on a weekday.

Liquor store retailers reported moderate sales on Memorial Day.