07/01/2026
๐ FIREWORKS, FREEDOM, AND A FEW FRIENDLY REMINDERS ๐
As we get ready to celebrate America's 250th Birthday, we wanted to share a few important (and hopefully entertaining) reminders about fireworks.
๐ฅ First, the legal stuff.
Michigan law allows consumer fireworks to be used between 11:00 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. on June 29, June 30, July 1, July 2, July 3, and July 4. (view our city ordinance here โกhttps://bit.ly/4iOv5DG)
That means if your neighbor is launching fireworks during those hours, they're likely doing so legally. While we understand that not everyone enjoys the noise (especially pets, young children, and those who have to be up early), there's not much we can do about fireworks being used lawfully. If your dog isn't a fan of fireworks, now is a good time to break out the treats, toys, white noise machines, or whatever helps keep them comfortable.
๐ฅ Second, fireworks are designed to explode.
Please use common sense and follow all safety instructions. Every year, emergency rooms see people who thought, "I've got this," right before discovering they did not, in fact, have this.
If your celebration plan includes fireworks and adult beverages, consider assigning the fireworks duties to someone whose decision-making skills haven't been enhanced by a cooler full of patriotic refreshments.
๐ฑ Third, put the phone down occasionally.
We promise that your Facebook friends do not need 37 consecutive videos of the same fireworks display from slightly different angles. The fireworks look better in person than they do through a shaky phone camera. Take a few pictures, then enjoy the show.
๐ Finally, celebrate responsibly.
Don't drink and drive. Buckle up. Keep an eye on children around fireworks. Be considerate of your neighbors. Most importantly, have a safe and enjoyable holiday week.
From all of us at the Grand Blanc City Police Department, we wish you a safe, happy, and finger-count-preserving Fourth of July!