Michigan fireworks laws 2024: What’s allowed and where to catch a show

State law allows residents to use consumer-grade fireworks like sparklers and smoke bombs on private property
Through Friday of this week, residents are allowed to set off legal fireworks between 11 a.m. and 11:45 p.m.
Many municipalities will have fireworks displays in the coming days

Before you head out to buy fireworks to light in celebration of the Fourth of July, there are a few things to know.

When can you light fireworks in Michigan?

Every day through Friday of this week, Michiganders can set off fireworks between 11 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. State law prohibits municipalities from banning fireworks during these times from June 29 to July 4, and the state law extends to July 5 if it falls on a Friday or Sunday.

Residents can use fireworks on private property but lighting them on public property including sidewalks, streets, at schools and churches is illegal. Violators can be fined up to $500.

What kinds of fireworks can I use?

It is legal for individuals to use consumer-grade fireworks and pyrotechnics you buy from a store to take home, like sparklers and smoke bombs, on personal property.

Related:

It is illegal to sell fireworks to a minor in Michigan.

Fire safety tips

The Michigan Department of Natural Resources offers the following safety tips when handling fireworks:

Soak used fireworks in water before discarding them.
Have a bucket of water or hose nearby.
Do not use aerial fireworks in state parks or recreational areas.
Only light fireworks during the allotted time frame set by the state.

The risk of a fire breaking out is always present when lighting fireworks, but that risk is much lower than it was last year, according to the DNR.

Most of the state is not at risk of or experiencing a drought but some parts of central Michigan are considered abnormally dry.

This time last year, many municipalities had canceled their fireworks presentations because of the extremely dry conditions. The state had also temporarily suspended issuing burn permits.

“One of the things we ask is to try not to shoot them into the woods, and when you are shooting them off, always have a bucket or a hose nearby where you can get some water in case a fire starts,” said Paul Rogers, a fire prevention specialist for the DNR.

Firework showcases in Michigan

Many municipalities will host firework celebrations in the coming days. The event-listing website MIFun4U has a rundown of fireworks presentations across the state here.

Here are a few places where you can catch a show: