FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – The Fourth of July means the sounds of patriotic pops and booms will be in our area.
The Fort Wayne Police Department is asking everyone to be safe and follow local fireworks ordinances.
You will only be able to set off fireworks from July 1st through July 9th between the hours of 5 pm to two hours after sunset (except July 4th).
The FWPD released the following:
The Fort Wayne Police Department would like the public to have fun this upcoming Fourth of July and to remind everyone about the city ordinance regarding fireworks. If you live in the City of Fort Wayne, the days and times you can light fireworks are:
Day before Memorial Day, Memorial Day, July 4, day before Labor Day, Labor Day
Between the hours of 10am to 12am (midnight);
Between the hours of 10am on December 31 to 1am on January 1
No other date or time is permitted to use consumer fireworks within the City of Fort Wayne. Please enjoy the 4th of July Holiday safe and responsibly!
Posted by City of Fort Wayne Government on Wednesday, July 2, 2025
