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Here’s When You Can Shoot Off Fireworks in Gallatin Valley
If you're planning to shoot off fireworks this 4th of July holiday, here are some things you should know:
Fireworks are not allowed to be shot off at all hours. Setting off fireworks is allowed as follows:
Bozeman:
July 3 noon to midnight
July 4 noon to 1 am on July 5
July 5 noon to midnight
Belgrade:
July 1-5 10 am to 11 pm
Manhattan:
July 3 noon to 10 pm
July 4 noon to 12:30 am on July 5
July 5 noon to 10 pm
Three Forks:
July 2 10am -10pm
July 3 10am -10pm
July 4 10 am to midnight
July 5 10am -10pm
West Yellowstone:
July 1 noon to July 4 midnight
*Outside of all city limits there are no restrictions on times in the counties.
Locations where it's lawful to shoot off fireworks:
Fireworks can be discharged on private property with the owner’s permission.
Fireworks may not be discharged:
- upon any public street, alley, road, or right-of-way
- within 300 feet of any public park
- within 1,000 feet of any hospital, nursing, or assisted living facility
- under or upon a motor vehicle, whether moving or not
- within 300 feet of any gas station
Also, please be advised that inside the city limits, the following fireworks are not legal:
- Fireworks that go no higher than 15 feet and are not designed to explode
- Sparklers under 12 inches in length
- Wheel devices with no more than six “driver” units
Please follow these Fireworks Safety Guidelines:
- Children should always be supervised when around fireworks
- Children under 12 should not handle fireworks
- NEVER pick up a firework that is a “dud.” Wait 20 minutes, then soak with water first
- Avoid areas that are prone to fires and have a fire extinguisher and water with you
- Discharge fireworks in a manner that does not endanger life, limb or property. Don’t combine or use fireworks in the wrong manner
- Follow instructions printed on the fireworks
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