Kearney Reminds Residents of Fireworks Ordinances and Events

Although fireworks stands are already open for business, consumers will have to wait a few more days before they are legally allowed to shoot off their noisemakers.

As long as I remember, growing up in Kearney, it’s always been illegal to shoot bottle rockets and Roman Candles - Kearney Mayor Randy Pogue

The Kearney Police Department reminds residents that fireworks may not be fired or discharged except on the individuals own property or with the permission of the property owners. Fireworks may only be discharged from June 28 to July 3, between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M. On July 4, fireworks may be discharged between the hours of 9:00 A.M. to 11:00 P.M.

Fireworks vendors are allowed to be open from 9:00 A.M to midnight every day from June 20 until July 5.

Mayor Randy Pogue noted Wednesday on Kearney Live that certain types of fireworks are not permitted at all within the city limits. “We do not allow bottle rockets,” Pogue said. “As long as I remember, growing up in Kearney, it’s always been illegal to shoot bottle rockets and Roman Candles.”

This year Kearney’s fireworks celebration will be on Friday, July 2, not July 3 as in past years. The fireworks display will be at Jesse James Park and the city will have inflatables for the kids and a free concert featuring Noe Palma. The concert starts at 7:30 pm, and the fireworks start at 9:30 pm.

KPGZ News - Brian Watts contributed to this report