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A list of fireworks ordinances and policies for Washtenaw County

89.1 WEMU | By Ana Longoria

Published July 1, 2026 at 2:53 PM EDT

To ensure safety for the coming 4th of July weekend, here is a list of fireworks ordinances and policies.

Ann Arbor - https://www.facebook.com/annarborpolice/photos/celebrating-the-holiday-with-fireworks-always-follow-fireworks-laws-this-year-fi/1428696919304751/

Ann Arbor Township - https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=MCL-28-457

Dexter - https://www.dextermi.gov/news_detail_T39_R99.php

Chelsea - https://library.municode.com/mi/chelsea/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=COOR_CH18OF_ARTVIIOFAGPUSA_DIV3FI

Manchester - https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=MCL-28-457

Milan - https://www.facebook.com/CityofMilanMI/photos/fireworks-in-the-citythe-city-of-milan-restricts-fireworks-to-the-fullest-extent/1184330364921139/

Pittsfield Township - https://ecode360.com/30756307

Saline - https://www.facebook.com/SalinePolice/posts/1483374507150620/

Scio Township - https://www.facebook.com/ScioTWP/posts/this-4th-of-july-season-please-remember-that-consumer-fireworks-are-allowed-in-s/1463848092443200/

Ypsilanti - https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=MCL-28-457

Ypsilanti Township - https://ypsitownship.org/community/local_consumer_fireworks_ordinance.php

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