Fireworks and Fire Prevention

2026 Fireworks Update 

Draper City has applied to the Utah State Forester for permission to continue a ban on discharge of personal fireworks for the Pioneer Day period (July 22-25) as outlined below. This page will be updated to reflect approval status once the City receives a response from the Forester (expected by July 22). 

Tentative Plan for Pioneer Day:

Draper City will renew the citywide ban on the discharge of personal fireworks during the Pioneer Day period (July 22-25), due to ongoing extreme wildfire danger.

The Utah State Forester issued an order on July 20 allowing cities to determine fireworks restrictions based on environmental conditions within their jurisdictions. The order grants decision-making authority to the fire chief and mayor. Draper City will continue the ban on personal fireworks due to increased dryness in our soil and vegetation. Even with rain in the forecast this week, any precipitation we receive will not reverse the cumulative effects of this summer’s heat, wind, and drought, or change the level of fire risk.

Prohibited fireworks fall within the definition of “Division 1.4G common state-approved explosive(s),” as outlined in Utah State Code 53-7-202 – Fireworks Definitions.

Draper recognizes that with numerous large wildfires burning in Utah, firefighting resources are strained, and we believe a ban is appropriate at this time to protect personnel, lives, and property in our community. There were no fire starts, and there was a substantial decrease in illegal fireworks use during the July 4 holiday discharge period. Thank you for your continued support of our fire prevention efforts during this time of elevated fire risk.  

For additional wildfire information and safety tips, please visit UtahFireSense.org. 

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 (plan to prohibit but awaiting state approval)
• 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.