The City of Urbana prohibits match-ignited fireworks or similar items within the city limits.
Fireworks are illegal in the State of Illinois without a permit.
For the best possible fireworks safety, leave these dangerous devices to professionals. Attend a licensed, public fireworks display instead.
The State Fire Marshals Office and the National Fire Protection Association offer the following tips:
- Fireworks are illegal without a permit.
- Sparklers, smoke devices, glowworm pellets, and other devices are legal but dangerous to children. Sparklers can reach temperatures of up to 1,200 degrees.
- Abide by all laws pertaining to fireworks.
- Always read and follow fireworks directions.
- Do not use fireworks near dry grass or near flammable or combustible materials.
- Fireworks are not toys. Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
- Never attempt to relight or fix fireworks that have not gone off.
- Keep a safe distance from fireworks staging areas.
Matches are tools, not toys. Children should never play with matches or use them to light fireworks.