Tents are starting to pop up around town, which means fireworks sales are just around the corner!
Here are some general guidelines regarding the sale and discharge of fireworks in Manhattan:
- Sales are allowed from noon July 1 through midnight July 4.
- Discharge is allowed from 8 a.m. to midnight July 1 through July 4.
- It is unlawful to discharge fireworks in streets, alleys, parks or on public property.
- It is unlawful to throw or shoot fireworks in the direction of people or vehicles.
- It is unlawful to ignite aerial luminaries, sometimes called sky lanterns or floating lanterns.
Keep these rules in mind to stay safe this 4th of July and see more safety tips at https://cityofmhk.com/fireworks.