Fireworks: Detroit vs Livonia
How do fireworks rules compare between Detroit, MI and Livonia, MI?
Detroit and Livonia have similar restriction levels.
Detroit, MI
Wayne County
Detroit regulates consumer fireworks under City Code Chapter 19, Section 19-1-43, exercising local authority granted by the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act (MCL 28.451 et seq., as amended by PA 257 of 2018). Use is limited to specific holiday windows: New Year's Eve into 1 a.m. New Year's Day, the Saturday and Sunday before Memorial Day, June 29 through July 4, July 5 (if Friday or Saturday), and the Saturday and Sunday before Labor Day - all ending by 11:45 p.m.
View full Detroit rules →Livonia, MI
Wayne County
Livonia restricts consumer fireworks to specific days and hours set under Michigan PA 256 of 2011 as amended by PA 65 of 2018, with fines for unlawful use and local time-of-day limits.
View full Livonia rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Detroit | Livonia |
|---|---|---|
| City Code | Sec. 19-1-43 (Chapter 19) | - |
| State Law | MI Fireworks Safety Act, MCL 28.451+ | - |
| July Window | June 29 - July 4 until 11:45 p.m. | - |
| New Year | Dec 31 until 1 a.m. Jan 1 | - |
| Prohibited Places | Public, school, church, others' property | - |
| Max State Fine | Up to $1,000 per violation | - |
| State law | - | PA 256 of 2011, PA 65 of 2018 |
| Allowed dates | - | June 29 to July 4 |
| Hours | - | 11 am to 11:45 pm |
| Max fine | - | Up to 1,000 dollars |
| Complaints | - | Police (734) 466-2470 |
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Detroit FAQ
When are consumer fireworks legal in Detroit?
Detroit Code Sec. 19-1-43 allows consumer fireworks only on: Dec 31 to 1 a.m. Jan 1; the Saturday-Sunday before Memorial Day; June 29 through July 4; July 5 if a Friday or Saturday; and the Saturday-Sunday before Labor Day. All evening uses must end by 11:45 p.m.
Can I set off fireworks in a Detroit park or street?
No. Sec. 19-1-43 prohibits igniting consumer fireworks on public property (parks, streets, sidewalks), school property, church property, or anyone else's private property without that owner's express permission.
What is the fine for illegal fireworks in Detroit?
The Michigan Fireworks Safety Act authorizes civil fines of up to $1,000 per violation. Detroit Police and Fire Marshal officers may also seize illegal fireworks and refer repeat or commercial offenses for further prosecution.
Livonia FAQ
Can I shoot off fireworks on July 5 in Livonia?
Only if July 5 falls on a Saturday or Sunday. On weekday July 5 consumer fireworks are not permitted in Livonia.
What is the fine for illegal fireworks?
Michigan law sets civil fines up to 1,000 dollars per violation, and local police can confiscate fireworks.
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