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Richmond approves fireworks for Sept. 6 9/11 Memorial Tribute Ride
Summary
The council unanimously waived a local fireworks restriction and granted a special-event permit for a non-commercial fireworks display after a benefit ride and concert on Sept. 6, 2025, at the Branded Outdoor Facility; police and fire chiefs reviewed the plans with the applicant.
The Richmond City Council on Aug. 26, 2025, unanimously approved a special-event permit to allow a non-commercial fireworks display at the Branded Outdoor Facility following a 9/11 Memorial Tribute Ride and concert on Sept. 6, 2025.
Applicants named in the meeting record — Kyle Harrison (Firestorm Charities/Branded Outdoor Theater) and Gail Worth — requested that the council waive paragraph 205-160 of the city code, which restricts fireworks discharges to July 1–5. Police and Fire Chiefs met with Harrison to review safety plans. The permit application stated the display would be non-commercial grade and last approximately 10 minutes.
Councilor June Paige moved to approve the permit and waive the fireworks restriction; Councilor Bob Bond seconded and the motion passed on a roll-call vote of 6-0. The council’s action allows the fireworks display at 6:00 p.m. on Sept. 6, 2025, at the Branded Outdoor Facility as described in the application.
The meeting record does not include the detailed safety plan or the conditions the chiefs reviewed; for event conditions and operational details refer to the Police and Fire Departments or the event organizer.
