Springdale, AR Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Arkansas state law - the Arkansas Fireworks Law at A.C.A. Sections 20-22-701 through 20-22-718 - establishes a permissive statewide regime for permissible fireworks (1.4G consumer-grade including Roman candles, fountains, and similar items defined by A.C.A. Section 20-22-701). Statewide, retail sale and use is allowed from June 20 through July 10 and from December 10 through January 5. A.C.A. Section 20-22-708 preserves municipal authority: 'Nothing in this subchapter shall be construed to take away the power of any city or town to regulate or prohibit the sale or use of fireworks.' Springdale has exercised that authority by adopting a more restrictive but still permissive local ordinance. Under the Springdale fireworks ordinance, all legal Arkansas fireworks - EXCEPT aerial fireworks that travel on a stick (commonly bottle rockets and sky rockets) - may be discharged on private property only between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. on July 1, July 2, July 3, and July 4 of any year, provided the owner of the private property consents. Fireworks are prohibited at all other times of year (including New Year's Eve) and at all hours outside the 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. window during the four-day Independence Day window. The Mayor may extend the discharge window by executive press release to include July 5 when the Fourth of July falls on a Friday or Saturday, as the city did in 2024 and 2025. Public-display permits issued under A.C.A. Section 20-22-702 (Public displays excepted) are administered by the Springdale Fire Marshal in coordination with the Arkansas State Fire Marshal.