Evansville, IN Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Late-June/July window
- June 29 – July 9, 5–10:30pm
- July 4th window
- 10am – midnight
- New Year's window
- 10pm Dec 31 – 1am Jan 1
- Public property
- never allowed on streets/parks
- Public displays
- need State Fire Marshal permit
Summary
Evansville limits consumer fireworks to set windows around July 4th and New Year's, bans them outright on public streets and parks, and forbids letting them land on someone else's property.
No person may use, ignite, or discharge consumer fireworks on any public street or in any public park or public area within the corporate limits of the City of Evansville at any time. No person may use, ignite, or discharge consumer fireworks in a manner which causes them to land upon property owned or occupied by another person.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: current through Ordinance G-2026-12, passed June 22, 2026).
Full Breakdown
EMC 9.10.020(A)(2) allows consumer fireworks only from 5:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. on June 29 – July 9 (excluding July 4th itself), 10:00 a.m. to midnight on July 4th, and 10:00 p.m. December 31 to 1:00 a.m. January 1st. Outside those windows, use is prohibited. Subsection (A)(3) bars fireworks on any public street, park, or public area at any time, and (A)(4) bars discharging them onto another person's property. Public displays instead need a State Fire Marshal permit under IC 22-11-14-2, proof of $100,000 liability and property insurance, and a license from the Fire Chief.
Violations & Fines
Using fireworks outside the allowed dates, on public streets or in parks, or letting them land on a neighbor's property is a code violation; sellers must also post the date and time restrictions at their store entrances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I legally set off fireworks in Evansville on July 4th?
Are fireworks allowed in Evansville parks?
Sources & Official References
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