The Fourth of July is an excellent opportunity to express your patriotism and to celebrate our country's independence. However, the Danville Fire Department would like to remind the citizens of Danville that the sale and discharge of fireworks within the city limits without a permit is against city ordinance.
Keep in mind that fireworks are not safe in the hands of the average consumer. It is important to note that consumer fireworks can be dangerous, not only to the user but to surrounding property and bystanders, especially children. Sparklers can reach a temperature of 1,200 degrees Fahrenheit at the tip, which is hot enough to cause third degree burns.
The department strongly encourages citizens to attend professional, public fireworks displays and avoid using fireworks themselves.
- The Danville Otterbots will have a fireworks display Monday, July 3rd after the ball game.
- The City of Danville will celebrate July 4th at the Carrington Pavilion with music, children’s activities, food trucks, commercial vendors and other entertainment followed by a spectacular fireworks display from the Martin Luther King Bridge. The event starts at 6:00PM
Please be mindful of street closings in the River District, and bridge closings on Martin Luther King Bridge.
Important Fireworks Information:
- Fireworks will begin around dusk on Tuesday, July 4, weather permitting.
- Fireworks will be detonated from southbound lane of the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Bridge (Main Street Bridge).
- The southbound lane and all access lanes (closest to the YMCA) will close at 1 p.m.
- The northbound lane and all access lanes will close at 8 p.m.
- Portions of the Riverwalk Trail will be closed.
- Residents should obey all traffic signs and detours.
- The train trestle pedestrian bridge at the Crossing will close at 9 p.m.
- Before you leave your house, make sure your dogs are safe inside.
- Free parking is available throughout the River District.