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Omaha Fireworks Information

Omaha Fireworks Information

Omaha Fireworks Information

Tis’ the season for celebrating and  fireworks are a big part of that celebration here in Omaha!  New rules were past in September that has changed things when it comes to when you can buy fireworks and fire them off.  Below is a list of the latest information you need to know.

Omaha

Fireworks can be sold in the City of Omaha from June 28th through July 4th each year ONLY with a city issued permit.

Fireworks in Omaha city limits are legally allowed to be fired by residents from 12 p.m. noon to 11 p.m. July 2nd through July 4th and over the New Year’s holiday, from 5 p.m. on New Year’s Eve until 1 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Source: Omaha Municipal Code

Papillion

In Papillion, consumer fireworks may not be sold at retail or discharged except from June 25 through July 4 and only during the hours of 8 a.m. through 10 p.m. except that on July 4 consumer fireworks may be discharged and sold from 8 a.m. through 11:59 p.m. of each year. Consumer fireworks may also be sold at retail or discharged from December 29 through December 31 and only during the hours of 8 a.m. through 10 p.m. except that on December 31 consumer fireworks may be discharged and sold from 8 a.m. through 11:59 p.m. of each year. Source: https://www.papillion.org/301/City-Ordinances

La Vista

La Vista residents may use fireworks between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. June 25th through July 2nd. On July 3rd and 4th, fireworks may be discharged 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Source: http://www.cityoflavista.org/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/445

Bellevue

Unless first expressly approved by the city council it shall be unlawful to sell or discharge fireworks in this city except between:

· 8:00am to 10:00pm on any day from June 25 through July 3

· 8:00am to 12 midnight on July 4 and

· 9:00pm on December 31 to 12:30am on January 1 Source: https://www.bellevue.net/information/faq?QuestionID=39&AFMID=592

Although the above are general rules on when fireworks are allowed, local jurisdictions can be more restrictive.

 

Do not call 911 to report  someone  lighting off fireworks illegally.  Douglas and Sarpy County have non-emergency numbers for you to call,

Douglas County –  402-444-5802

Sarpy County – 402-593-4111

 

 

 

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