Effective June 17, 2024, no permit or fee is required under city ordinance to discharge fireworks in the city limits on July 3 and July 4.

Highlights of the ordinance include, but are not limited to:

• Discharging fireworks is legal ONLY on July 3 and July 4 between 3 p.m. and 11 p.m.
• Must be done on a noncombustible surface and not closer than 25 feet to any permanent structure.
• Discharging fireworks is not allowed in any city park, arterial street, or collector street that has paving in excess of 26 feet wide.
• It is the responsibility of individuals discharging fireworks to clean up extinguished fireworks debris and it must be removed the same day you use fireworks.
• Any use of fireworks in violation of city ordinances is punishable by a fine. ($274/499/549 plus court cost)
• Any use of fireworks between the hours of 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. is punishable by a fine double the fine normally imposed for a violation.
• Please review Section 10-3 of the Fire Prevention and Protection ordinance to learn more about the use of fireworks in city limits.

To report the illegal use of fireworks, residents are encouraged to call the non-emergency number for the Broken Arrow Police Department, 918-259-8400. In the case of an emergency, please dial 911.

Always use precautions when discharging fireworks. Review these tips and resources to help you and your family stay safe when celebrating Independence Day.