Please be advised that the staff at the Area Agency on Aging are out of the office this afternoon - celebrating the 50th anniversary of these important community agencies in Topeka. The team will be back on Monday!
Published on June 27, 2023
The Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department shares these hot tips for fireworks safety this Fourth of July. Residents are reminded that commercial-grade fireworks are permitted in the City of Kansas City, Kansas from July 2 to July 4, 2023 from the hours of 9AM to 11PM. It is illegal to shoot from, on, or under a vehicle whether it is moving or parked; throw or place any fireworks in any gathering of persons; shoot fireworks on any public roadway, alley, or sidewalk; within 150 feet of a fireworks stand, within 100 feet of a gas station, or within 1000 feet of a hospital or home for the aged; and it is illegal to ignite or discharge any fireworks in any building.
Bottle rockets, missile-type rockets (with guidance fins) and sky lanterns are illegal in Kansas City, Kansas.
Please help prevent injuries or property damage by following these safety tips.
It is always safest to leave the fireworks to the professionals! Here are some local firework displays in Wyandotte County.
Wishing you a very happy, safe Fourth of July!
Fireworks Safety(PDF, 168KB)
John Droppelmann, Fire Marshal
913-573-5938
Call 9-1-1 or the Arson Hot Line 913-573-5555 to report any illegal fireworks.
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