When fireworks are allowed in Michigan for New Year's Eve

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DETROIT (FOX 2) - If you plan to welcome 2025 with fireworks, you can do so, but there are some laws you have to follow to avoid hefty fines or time behind bars.

When fireworks are allowed on New Year's Eve

Michigan law allows fireworks to be set off between 11 a.m. Dec. 31 and 1 a.m. Jan. 1, 2025.

Where fireworks are allowed

Consumer-grade fireworks can only be lit on personal property.

Fireworks cannot be used on public property, including streets and sidewalks, school property, or church property. It is also illegal to light off fireworks on someone else's property without permission.

Firework safety laws

It is illegal to use fireworks while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Additionally, if fireworks cause property damage, injure someone, or kill someone, the person who lit the firework could be charged with a misdemeanor or felony.

Punishment for violating firework laws

While state law allows fireworks, be sure to check with your city to see what the local ordinances are.

Violating firework laws could lead to time in prison and fines up to $10,000.

Other times fireworks are allowed in Michigan

Michigan law outlines specific guidelines for each holiday that fireworks are permitted:

The Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Memorial Day until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days.
June 29 to July 4 until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days.
July 5, if that date is a Friday or Saturday, until 11:45 p.m.
The Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Labor Day until 11:45 p.m. on each of those days.

The Source: Information in this article is from the Michigan Fireworks Safety Act.