Dearborn, MI Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Allowed days
- Dec 31–Jan 1, Jun 29–Jul 5, holiday weekends
- Hours
- 11 a.m.–11:45 p.m.
- Max fine
- $1,000 civil infraction
- Minors
- Cannot buy or use
- Display permit
- $200 fee, 30-day notice
Summary
Dearborn limits consumer fireworks to set holiday windows, New Year's, the Memorial Day weekend, June 29 through July 5, and the Labor Day weekend, with a $1,000 fine for use outside those days and hours.
a person is permitted to ignite, discharge or use consumer fireworks on the following days and during the following hours only: a. Between 11:00 a.m. on December 31 and until 1:00 a.m. on January 1. ... c. Between 11:00 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. on June 29, June 30, July 1, July 2, July 3, and July 4. ... e. Between 11:00 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. on the Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Labor Day.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: 2026 S-07: Code: Updated through: July 22, 2026 | Zoning: Updated through: July 22, 2026).
Full Breakdown
Dearborn's fireworks ordinance implements the state Fireworks Safety Act locally: consumer fireworks may be ignited only during listed windows. December 31 into January 1, the Saturday and Sunday before Memorial Day, June 29 through July 5, and the weekend before Labor Day, generally between 11:00 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. Fireworks are barred on public, school, or church property, or on anyone else's land without permission, and no one may discharge them while impaired by alcohol or drugs. Minors cannot buy or use consumer fireworks. Public or commercial displays of larger devices require a City Council resolution and a $200 license through the Fire Marshal Bureau.
Violations & Fines
Illegal ignition or discharge is a civil infraction carrying up to a $1,000 fine; discharging fireworks onto someone else's property risks a separate fine plus restitution.
Frequently Asked Questions
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