Fireworks and Fire Prevention

2026 Fireworks Update - Personal Use Temporarily Banned

Fireworks restrictions have changed for July 2026. Governor Cox and the state forester issued an executive order for a statewide ban on the use of personal fireworks due to extreme wildfire danger and a state of emergency declaration for several active wildfires in Utah. This order allowed cities to evaluate conditions within their boundaries to determine if any exceptions for personal use would be submitted to the state for approval. After evaluation, Draper City has decided that personal fireworks will not be permitted in any area of Draper for the period that would normally be allowed for the Independence Day holiday - July 2 to 5. 

All cities in Salt Lake County are aligned with this decision. Personal fireworks are not permitted anywhere in Salt Lake County, as shown on Salt Lake County Emergency Management's updated Fireworks Restrictions Map. Violations can carry fines up to $1,000, and any fires started by illegal fireworks use may carry criminal charges and financial liability for firefighting costs. 

Draper City's fireworks restrictions map below has been updated to show that there are no areas in Draper where personal fireworks use is allowed (including the Utah County section of Draper). Draper City will continue to coordinate with state and county officials on further evaluation of conditions and risk leading up to the next window of use for the Pioneer Day holiday, which starts July 22. An update will be provided ahead of that date regarding the status of restrictions.  

In place of personal fireworks use for the July holiday celebrations, residents are encouraged to consider attending professional fireworks displays, which are supervised by fire personnel. As part of Draper Days, a concert with a professional fireworks display will be held on Saturday, July 18. Admission to this event is free. On Friday, July 17, the Draper Days concert will be followed by a drone show celebrating America's 250th anniversary. 

Thank you for complying with this ban to help reduce wildfire risk and protect our neighborhoods, first responders, and open spaces.

Sale Dates 

Class “C” fireworks can be sold on the following dates:
June 24 – July 25
December 29 – December 31
Two days before and on Chinese New Year’s Eve

Discharge Dates and Times

Between the hours of 11 AM and 11 PM on the following dates except as noted:

• July 2 – July 5 (currently prohibited for 2026 in Draper)
• July 22 – 25 (July 24 hours extended to midnight)
• December 31 (11 AM – 1 AM the following day)
• Chinese New Year’s Eve - February 9-10, 2024 (11 AM – 1 AM the following day)

Fireworks Safety Tips

Draper had a scary situation in 2020 when residents were evacuated during the Traverse Mountain Fire, which was started by fireworks in a restricted area. Fortunately, the wildfire was contained, and no structures were lost. We may not always be this fortunate, though, if we are not careful with fireworks.

To ensure our families, homes, and neighborhoods remain safe while celebrating the summer holiday, please heed the restricted fireworks areas and follow these safety tips: 

• Use fireworks outdoors only.
• An adult should always light fireworks. Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks.
• Never try to relight or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully. Wait 20 minutes and then soak it in water.
• Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy in case of a small fire or other mishap.
• Spectators should keep a safe distance from fireworks, and the person lighting fireworks should wear safety glasses.
• Keep pets indoors.
• Alcohol and fireworks do not mix. Have a "designated" person light fireworks.
• Only light fireworks one at a time, then quickly move back.
• Only persons over age 12 should handle sparklers of any type.
• Never use homemade fireworks or illegal explosives — they can kill! Report illegal explosives to the fire or police department.

Chinese Lanterns - Prohibited

Chinese Lanterns, also known as Khoom Fay, are paper or sky lanterns that emit a stunning glow, stay lit for 20 minutes, and can travel several miles. While beautiful and exciting, they are prohibited in any part of Draper City. 

Firewise Program

The Firewise Program is implemented in Draper with the goal of reducing the loss of lives, property, and resources to wildland fire by building and maintaining communities in a way that is compatible with our natural surroundings. Landowners understandably prefer to make choices related to their surroundings. Often, people believe there is nothing they can do and that wildfire mitigation is too difficult or prohibitively expensive. This is not the case. Get involved and learn about the Firewise Program.