This is when Indiana cities no longer permit the use of fireworks

Tue, July 8, 2025 at 3:41 PM

INDIANAPOLIS - Neighbors keeping you up at night with a seemingly never-ending Fourth of July celebration?

You might find yourself wondering, "Just how long are they allowed to keep setting off fireworks anyway?"

The good news for those looking to hit the hay (and bad news for the explosive pyrotechnic lovers) is that all things must end - including illuminating the sky with sparks and fire.

Across Indiana, cities set ordinances that permit when fireworks are allowed to be ignited and discharged, along with limiting how late into the night revelers can celebrate before police deliver a citation.

For most cities, July 9 is the last night to celebrate Independence Day before the fireworks have to be packed away (at least until New Year's Eve).

Find your city below to see what days firework celebrations are permitted and when the party must come to an end.

INDIANAPOLIS

July 9 is the last night (until New Year's) that fireworks are permitted to be discharged in Marion County. The county is gracious with its celebration of Independence Day, giving Indy citizens June 28 to July 9 to celebrate with fiery, sparkling explosions.

Fireworks are permitted until two hours after sunset on those days, except for July 4 when the cutoff is extended until midnight.

Fireworks are permitted briefly once again on New Year's Eve until 1 a.m. on New Year's Day.

FISHERS

Fishers' city ordinance permits fireworks from June 29 to July 9 and permits them again on New Year's.

Fishers police warned that setting off fireworks on July 10 (and beyond) may lead to a citation.

CARMEL

Carmel residents are only permitted to set off fireworks from June 29 to July 9 before being permitted again to use fireworks on New Year's. The cutoff is two hours after sunset during this timeframe, outside of extended hours on July 4.

BROWNSBURG

Brownsburg residents are only permitted to set off fireworks from June 29 to July 9 before being permitted again to use fireworks on New Year's. The cutoff is two hours after sunset during this timeframe, outside of extended hours on July 4.

NOBLESVILLE

Noblesville residents are permitted to set off fireworks from June 29 through July 9 (and then again for New Year's). The cutoff is two hours after sunset during this timeframe, outside of extended hours on July 4.

WESTFIELD

Westfield residents are permitted to set off fireworks from June 29 through July 9 (and then again for New Year's). The cutoff is two hours after sunset during this timeframe, outside of extended hours on July 4.

Westfield also allows fireworks during Labor Day weekend.

ZIONSVILLE

Zionsville residents are permitted to set off fireworks from June 29 through July 9 (and then again for New Year's). The cutoff is two hours after sunset during this timeframe, outside of extended hours on July 4.

WHITESTOWN

Whitestown residents have more fireworks freedom than several neighboring communities.

Residents of Whitestown can use fireworks Friday through Saturday, from 5 p.m. until 10:30 p.m., throughout the summer (Memorial Day to Labor Day) with extended hours on holidays, including the Indianapolis 500.

AVON

Avon residents are permitted to set off fireworks from June 29 through July 9 (and then again for New Year's). The cutoff is two hours after sunset during this timeframe, outside of extended hours on July 4.

PITTSBORO

Pittsboro residents are permitted to set off fireworks all year round except between 11 p.m. and 8 a.m. The hours are extended until midnight on July 4 and 1 a.m. on Jan. 1.

McCORDSVILLE

McCordsville residents are permitted to set off fireworks from June 29 through July 9 (and then again for New Year's). The cutoff is two hours after sunset during this timeframe, outside of extended hours on July 4.

GREENWOOD

Residents of Greenwood can enjoy fireworks a few days longer than their northern neighbors.

Greenwood residents are permitted to set off fireworks from June 24 through July 9 (and then again for New Year's). The cutoff is two hours after sunset during this timeframe, outside of July 4 extended hours.

GREENFIELD

Greenfield residents are permitted to set off fireworks from June 29 through July 9 (and then again for New Year's). The cutoff is two hours after sunset during this timeframe, outside of extended hours on July 4.

Greenfield police warned $100 tickets can be issued for those shooting fireworks outside these permitted times.

FRANKLIN

Franklin residents are permitted to set off fireworks from June 29 through July 9 (and then again for New Year's). The cutoff is two hours after sunset during this timeframe, outside of extended hours on July 4.

PLAINFIELD

Plainfield residents are permitted to set off fireworks from June 29 through July 9 (and then again for New Year's). The cutoff is two hours after sunset during this timeframe, outside of extended hours on July 4.

Residents of Plainfield can also set off fireworks on Memorial Day and Labor Day.