Prohibits the use of fireworks under the influence of alcohol and/or a controlled substance. Prohibits the use of fireworks on public property, school property, church property or any other person’s property without permission.

Reducing the number of days and hours a person may ignite, discharge or use consumer fireworks to the following dates beginning at 11:00 am on each day: December 31 until 1:00 am on January 1, Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Memorial Day until 11:45 pm on each of those days, June 29 to July 4 until 11:45 pm on each of those days, July 5 – if that date is a Friday or Saturday – until 11:45 pm and the Saturday and Sunday immediately preceding Labor Day until 11:45 pm on each of those days.

Amendments to the Township’s Fireworks Ordinance included: The Township Board amended its existing fireworks safety ordinance on April 16, 2019 to meet the requirements of the amended Michigan Fireworks Safety Act. In 2018, the State of Michigan amended the 2011 Michigan Fireworks Safety Act, which modifies the standards under which local municipalities may regulate the ignition, discharge and use of consumer fireworks. You must be on your own property to use them, and not under the influence of any drugs or alcohol. Meridian Township Fire Marshal Tavis Millerov stated that, 'Consumer Fireworks can be used from June 29 through July 4 from 11:00 am until 11:45 pm each day. We invite the public to join us every Wednesday in July in August for live music, food trucks, farmers market, arts and crafts and children’s activities!” More details can be found on the Township Events Calendar.Īs the summer season is upon us and the Independence Day holiday is quickly approaching, Meridian Township would like to remind residents to follow the rules and regulations of using fireworks. 'In the meantime, we are excited to announce our Wednesday night Summer Concert Series/Farmers' Market at the Marketplace on the Green pavilion. “Even though we were unable to host the fireworks show in July this year, the door is open for an event later this year,' stated LuAnn Maisner, Meridian Township Director of Parks and Recreation.

However, now that July 4th is just around the corner, this communication is issued as a friendly reminder. NOTE: Postponement of the Meridian Township Fireworks Display and Celebrate Meridian were announced earlier this year, as a result of the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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