Grand Rapids, MI Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Default rule
- Consumer fireworks banned year-round
- Peak window
- June 29 to July 4, until 11:45 p.m.
- New Year's window
- Dec 31 until 1 a.m. Jan 1
- Penalty
- Municipal civil infraction, Chapter 170 fine
Summary
Grand Rapids bans consumer fireworks year-round except for specific holiday windows, including June 29 through July 4 and New Year's Eve into New Year's Day.
(1)Unless otherwise provided in this Chapter, no person shall ignite, discharge, or use consumer fireworks in the City.(2)A person may only ignite, discharge, or use consumer fireworks in the City on the following days after 11:00 a.m.:(a)December 31 until 1:00 a.m. on January 1.(b)The Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Memorial Day until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days.(c)June 29 to July 4 until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days.(d)July 5, if that date is a Friday or Saturday, until 11:45 p.m.(e)The Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Labor Day until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days. (Ord. No. 2012-33, § 1, 6-19-12, eff. 7-1-12; Ord. No. 2013-27, § 1, 6-25-13; Ord. No. 2019-21, § 1, 6-11-19)
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 70).
Full Breakdown
City Code § 9.907 prohibits igniting, discharging, or using consumer fireworks in Grand Rapids at all except on listed dates after 11:00 a.m.: December 31 into January 1, the weekend before Memorial Day, June 29 through July 4 (plus July 5 if it falls on a Friday or Saturday), and the weekend before Labor Day, generally until 11:45 p.m. Reckless use that endangers a person's life, health, or safety is separately barred by § 9.908, regardless of the date.
Violations & Fines
Violating the Fireworks Chapter is a municipal civil infraction, punishable by a fine set under Chapter 170 of the City Code (§ 9.909).
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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