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Mount Vernon reiterates fireworks ban; violators face fines up to $1,000 and possible misdemeanor charges; city to host July 4 show at Edgewater Park
Summary
Mount Vernon officials reminded residents that fireworks are banned within city limits, citing public-safety risks and penalties; the city promoted a sanctioned Fourth of July fireworks display at Edgewater Park starting at dark.
Mount Vernon City reiterated that fireworks are banned within city limits and warned that violators could face fines up to $1,000 and possible misdemeanor charges.
City officials said the City Council reviewed the impact of fireworks on neighborhoods and found the risks to people, homes, pets and first responders compelling enough to ban their use. The announcement stated: “If you're caught using or selling fireworks within city limits, you could face fines up to $1,000 and possible misdemeanor charges.”
The city promoted a sanctioned Fourth of July fireworks show at Edgewater Park as a safe alternative; the display will begin at dark, the announcement said. The city did not provide the ordinance citation or details on enforcement procedures in this announcement.
