WE ARE IN A DRY PERIOD IN THE MIDWEST. WE CAN NOT STRESS ENOUGH THE IMPORTANCE OF SAFETY IN DISCHARGING FIREWORKS WITHIN CITY LIMITS. SAFETY FIRST AND ALWAYS- HAVE A HOSE OR BUCKET OF WATER CLOSE!
As you enjoy the upcoming 4th of July festivities please take great care if you choose to discharge fireworks in Harrisburg. Dry conditions persist in our area. Extra caution should be used with aerial fireworks especially if there are windy conditions.
The City Council recently adopted changes to fireworks regulations that took effect on June, 28, 2023. A full copy of Ordinance 2023-05 may be found here.
Fireworks are permitted from June 30 through July 4, from 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. on July 3, July 4, Fridays, and Saturdays; otherwise 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on other days during the specified period.
State Law and City Ordinance state that fireworks may be prohibited or banned if the South Dakota Grassland Fire Danger category for our area is at Very High or Extreme. The Grassland Fire Danger Map can be found here: https://www.weather.gov/unr/rfd
Please remember to clean up while also being careful to not move discharged fireworks that are still hot. In addition to burning yourself you may also create a fire hazard.
Lastly, while loud fireworks are permitted your neighbors who work different shifts, have sleeping children, or other concerns might not appreciate them. Please be mindful and considerate of your neighbors.
The City Fireworks Display on Monday, July 3rd begins around 9:30pm and will be located at Central Park. See more information on our Facebook page.
2022 FIREWORKS SALES LICENSES ISSUED
Bellino Fireworks - 300 W Willow Street
Mike Denning - 200 Cliff Ave Ste 100
Explosive Ventures - 201 E Willow Street
5.0505 Use or Discharge of Fireworks. The use or discharge of fireworks as defined in SDCL 34-37 within the jurisdiction of the City is hereby allowed from June 30 through July 4 unless banned by resolution of the City Council.
Such resolution may be adopted when the South Dakota grassland fire danger index is, or is expected to remain, at the very high or extreme category. Hours to discharge are restricted to 12:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. on July 3, July 4, Fridays, and Saturdays, otherwise 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on other days during the specified period.
We can't stress enough the importance to be respectful of your neighbors and to please abide by the times and pick up any debris left over by the discharge of your fireworks. Please be safe and respectful of others.
State Law and City Ordinance state that fireworks may be prohibited or banned if the South Dakota Grassland Fire Danger category for our area is at Very High or Extreme. The Grassland Fire Danger Map can be found here: https://www.weather.gov/unr/rfd