Michigan Fireworks Laws: When Are You Allowed to Celebrate?
Chances are, you’re going to hear fireworks at some point this weekend. So, when are you allowed to shoot those fire sparkles into the air? Locally, your local government entity…
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Chances are, you're going to hear fireworks at some point this weekend. So, when are you allowed to shoot those fire sparkles into the air?
Locally, your local government entity is allowed to restrict the days and times for their residents to use consumer fireworks with a local ordinance, according to Michigan’s Fireworks Safety Act of 2011 (Public Act 256), which was amended in 2018.
However, no matter the local restrictions, Michigan law overrides that to allow fireworks the following remaining days, anytime after 11:00 a.m.:
- December 31 until 1:00 a.m. on January 1
- The Saturday and Sunday before Memorial Day, until 11:45 p.m.
- June 29 to July 4, until 11:45 p.m.
- July 5, if it's on a Friday or Saturday, until 11:45 p.m.
- The Saturday and Sunday before Labor Day, until 11:45 p.m.
For more on the legislation and specifics on the kinds of fireworks that are allowed, go here.
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Anne Erickson started her radio career shortly after graduating from Michigan State University and has worked on-air in Detroit, Flint, Toledo, Lansing and beyond. As someone who absolutely loves rock, metal and alt music, she instantly fell in love with radio and hasn’t looked back. When she’s not working, Anne makes her own music with her band, Upon Wings, and she also loves cheering on her favorite Detroit and Michigan sports teams, especially Lions and MSU football. Anne is also an award-winning journalist, and her byline has run in a variety of national publications. You can also hear her weekends on WRIF.
