06/10/2026
Please follow
🎆 FIREWORKS SAFETY & CITY ORDINANCE REMINDER 🎆
As Independence Day approaches, the Mishawaka Police Department would like to remind residents of the City of Mishawaka Consumer Fireworks Ordinance and encourage everyone to celebrate safely and responsibly.
📅 Consumer fireworks may only be used within city limits during the following times:
✅ June 29, 30, July 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9
⏰ 5:00 PM until two hours after sunset
✅ July 4
⏰ 10:00 AM until 12:00 Midnight
🚫 Fireworks are NOT permitted at any time on:
Public streets
Sidewalks
Alleys
Mishawaka Parks
Any other public property within the City of Mishawaka
🏠 If you plan to use fireworks on private property, you must have permission from the property owner.
🎇 Please remember: What goes up must come down.
Fireworks and debris can travel farther than expected and may cause damage to homes, vehicles, roofs, landscaping, and other property. Be considerate of your neighbors and surroundings when selecting a location to celebrate.
🧹 When your celebration is over:
Clean up all firework debris and litter.
Thoroughly soak used fireworks before disposal.
Never place hot, smoldering, or potentially flammable fireworks in trash cans, dumpsters, or containers where they could start a fire.
📞 REPORTING VIOLATIONS
If you observe or hear anyone firing off fireworks in violation of the city ordinance, or acting irresponsibly and disrespectfully, please contact
Mishawaka Police Dispatch:
Non-Emergency: 574-258-1678 (Press 1)
Emergency: 911
Your cooperation helps keep our neighborhoods safe and enjoyable for everyone.
⚖️ Violations and fines
Violations of the City of Mishawaka Fireworks Ordinance may result in fines. If a violation causes a fire due to negligence or willful disregard of the ordinance, the responsible party may be assessed the costs incurred by the city in responding to the incident.
Thank you for helping keep Mishawaka a safe place to live, work, and visit.