CITY of EVANSTON

DISCHARGING FIREWORKS 2026

(City Code 15-9 b)

Fireworks may be discharged within the City limits on:

New Year’s Eve          -        10:00 a.m. to      12:00 Midnight

New Year’s Day         -        12:00 a.m. to        1:00 a.m.

July 4^th                          -          5:00 p.m. to      12:00 Midnight

It Shall be Unlawful to:

It Shall be Unlawful to:

1. Discharge fireworks on private property unless permission has been obtained from the owner.
2. Throw or discharge fireworks from a motor vehicle whether such vehicle is moving or standing still.
3. Discharge fireworks within 100 feet of any gasoline station or storage area where volatile liquids or gasses are dispensed.
4. Discharge any rocket of over four (4) ounces.
5. To release or cause to be released an untethered sky lantern.

Public fireworks display by organizations are permitted after obtaining a special permit from the Fire Chief.

** Each Year the governing body of the City of Evanston may designate City property to be used to legally discharge fireworks. **

Designated Areas for July 4^th, 2026 are:

• Centennial Valley Park Parking Lot, Overthrust Park Parking Lot, and Overthrust Ballfields Parking Lots.

NO FIREWORKS ARE PERMITTED IN ANY CITY PARKS OR ON ANY SCHOOL GROUNDS UNLESS THEY ARE IN THE DESIGNATED AREAS.

The City of Evanston asks that you please clean-up your fireworks after discharging!

More information on fireworks can be obtained by contacting the Evanston City Clerk at (307) 783-6327.

License plates are issued by the Uinta County Government located at 225 9th St. Ph: (307) 783-0301

Wyoming Drivers Licenses may be obtained by contacting the Department of Motor Vehicles at 555 County Road or by calling (307) 789-2257.

Register at the Uinta County Clerk's Office located at 225 9th Street or by calling (307) 783-0301.