When You Can Start Lighting Off July 4th Fireworks In Michigan

Fireworks are synonymous with summer, and more specifically, Independence Day. Kids staying up late to enjoy the bursts of color across the night sky after a day of parades and hot dogs off the grill. While fireworks are primarily set off on the 4th of July, that isn't the only day you can legally light them off.

In fact, you've likely already heard some, and that is perfectly okay (well, legally speaking; there are still social etiquette rules people should adhere to). Here's the fireworks window this year.

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Michigan Fireworks Safety Act of 2011

Back in 2011, then-Governor Rick Snyder passed the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act, which outlined rules updating the legal times and date range, as well as the fine for violating them. Around Independence Day is the time of year when fireworks can be legally set off, including the week before the 4th, on special occasions, and the day afterward.

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Section 28.457:

2c) June 29 to July 4 until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days, or 2d) July 5 until 11:45 p.m. if that date is a Friday or Saturday.

Obviously, 2d will not apply this year, but our lawmakers had in mind letting people set off fireworks even if the dates don't perfectly align.

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Setting off fireworks outside these designated times will result in a $ 1,000 fine for each violation. So keep that in mind next time you debate setting off some bottle rockets at inappropriate times.