When Can I Light Fireworks In Great Falls, Montana?

When Can You Legally Light Fireworks In Great Falls?

In just a few weeks, people across America will be celebrating our country's independence.

One way people celebrate our independence is by lighting off fireworks, but do it too soon and you'll find yourself paying a hefty fine to the city of Great Falls.

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Great Falls Fireworks Laws: What You Need To Know Before July 4th

I love the 4th of July, but that's because deep down I'm a bit of a pyromaniac who loves fireworks.

However, not everyone appreciates the noise, smell, and mess that fireworks can create during the celebration.

To ensure that everyone can enjoy the celebration, the city of Great Falls has set specific regulations regarding the sale and use of fireworks. So, when can you start celebrating your freedom in Montana?

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Break The Rules, Pay The Fine: Fireworks Fines In Great Falls Explained

Very quickly we want to remind you that these rules are for inside the city limits of Great Falls only; they have no control over sales happening in Cascade County but still outside of city limits.

Per City Code §9.9.90/Ordinance 2965, the sale and discharge of fireworks cannot happen before the 2nd of July or after the 4th and only between the hours of 8am and midnight.

Should you not heed this warning, you will be charged with a misdemeanor and fined.

If the police need to return, the costs will increase, as outlined in the penalties for each offense.

1st Offense - $100
2nd Offense - $200
3rd Offense - $300
4th Offense - $1000

LOOK: 30 Outrageous Fireworks Names That Sound Fake, But Are Actually Real

In states where fireworks are legal to purchase, stores have to rely on creative names to entice buyers. It's not like they can just go out and light off a test rocket to show customers.

Here are some of the best fireworks names we found when searching leading industry stores' online inventory.

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Before you head out to watch with your kids, go through the checklist below to make sure your night of watching the amazing lights in the sky is as perfect as possible.

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LOOK: 10 Things to Do for Your Dog if They're Scared By Fireworks

My two big German Shepherds just hated the Fourth of July. My girl Bella used to run into the bathroom, push the shower curtain aside, and lay down in the tub. My sweet guy Zeus who weighed about 100 pounds would try to get in my lap every time I sat down, or would try to hide in the space between the toilet and the tub!

The dog who likes fireworks probably is a good hunting dog too. But, not mine, and not a lot of other dogs on the Fourth of July. But there are things you can do to help your furry kid get through fireworks season without going totally insane.

The American Kennel Club has all kinds of advice on how to get your pooch through the entire summer in good shape. But for the Independence Day holiday, they have 10 tips on how to keep your dog calm.

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