With Independence Day approaching, fireworks are a popular way to celebrate the holiday.
The city of Galena have announced the dates and times residents are allowed to use fireworks in city limits. On June 27th through July 3rd and July 5th firework usage maybe begin at 9am and go no later than 10:30pm. On Independence Day, usage may begin at 9am and run until midnight.
Some restrictions also apply to types of fireworks used, where they can be discharged and how they are used:
BOTTLE ROCKETS PROHIBITED: Bottle rockets and other similar self-propelled firework or fireworks devices consisting of a tube and attached guiding stock or rod shall not be sold or discharged in the city.
DISCHARGE ON STREETS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY PROHIBITED: It shall be unlawful for any person to discharge, ignite or fire any fireworks upon any public street, alley or avenue or in any park or public place within the city.
THROWING PROHIBITED: It shall be unlawful for any person to throw, cast or propel fireworks of any kind in the direction of or into the path of any animal, person or group of persons, or from, in the direction of or into any vehicle of any kind.
