safe to say, neat effects can created when using a long shutter speed and tripod/ steady support. However a further tip....
Since the fireworks light will be 'trailing' across the picture with those long shutter speeds, use the aperture control to vary the brightness of those trails. Looking at other peoples shots gives a very rough idea of exposure times, but the ideal aperture will vary quite a lot depending how far away from the light you are, what type of fireworks and weather conditions etc.
My handheld shots have always been a bit ropy, but remember getting some nice ones on a tripod a while back......so would personally highly recommend using a tripod.
Good luck
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primarily using Nikon film and digi kit, and some micro 4/3rds gear for experimenting with old lenses
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