Celebrating the 4th of July Safely

Independence Day is a time for celebration and summer fun.  Fireworks are commonly associated with 4th of July celebrations; however, the Village would like to remind residents of important Village and State firework regulations.  Village code is more restrictive than State Statute in regards to fireworks.  Below are some important reminders regarding fireworks in the Village.     

• Village code only allows  "toy pistols, paper caps, sparklers or toy snakes."

• State law allows the sale, possession and use, without a permit, of sparklers not exceeding 36 inches in length, stationary cones and fountains, toy snakes, smoke bombs, caps, noisemakers, confetti poppers with less than one-quarter grain of explosive mixture, and novelty devices that spin or move on the ground. Wis. Stat. §167.10(1).     

Keep these regulations in mind when celebrating our Independence Day and help keep it fun and safe for everyone. Also, due to the dry weather that we have been experiencing in this area, fireworks can also be a fire hazard.  Fireworks have the potential to ignite dry grass, shrubs, and even structures in these dry conditions.