Temporary Ban on Personal Fireworks Use in Draper

Fireworks restrictions have changed for July 2026. Governor Cox and the state forester issued an executive order imposing a statewide ban on 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 result in fines up to $1,000, and any fires started by illegal fireworks use may result in 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 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. Our hearts are with the families and colleagues of the three wildland firefighters killed while battling rapidly spreading wildfires along the Utah/Colorado border on June 27.