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Fireworks Information
Consumer Fireworks are legal in the State of Indiana, but many communities have their own regulations. Look below for your city or town.
Indiana Fireworks Law: http://iga.in.gov/legislative/laws/2018/ic/titles/022/#22-11-14
Sunset times are provided for reference, along with Indiana's Fireworks Safety Tips.
Cedar Lake*
June 29, 30 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 4 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and twelve midnight
December 31 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on January 1
* Dispatch services for the Town of Cedar Lake are handled by SouthComm 219-322-5000
Crown Point
June 29, 30 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 4 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and twelve midnight
December 31 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on January 1
Dyer
June 29, 30 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 4 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and twelve midnight
December 31 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on January 1
Gary
June 29, 30 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 4 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and twelve midnight
December 31 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on January 1
Griffith
June 29, 30 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 4 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and twelve midnight
December 31 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on January 1
Hammond
June 29, 30 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 4 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and twelve midnight
December 31 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on January 1
Highland
June 29, 30 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 4 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and twelve midnight
December 31 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on January 1
Hobart
June 29, 30 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 4 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and twelve midnight
December 31 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on January 1
Lowell
June 29, 30 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 4 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and twelve midnight
December 31 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on January 1
Merrillville
June 29, 30 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 4 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and twelve midnight
December 31 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on January 1
Munster
June 29, 30 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 4 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and twelve midnight
December 31 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on January 1
New Chicago
June 29, 30 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 4 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and twelve midnight
December 31 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on January 1
Schererville*
June 29, 30 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 4 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and twelve midnight
December 31 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on January 1
*Dispatch services for the Town of Schererville are handled by SouthComm 219-322-5000
St. John
June 29, 30 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 4 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and twelve midnight
December 31 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on January 1
Whiting
Memorial Day - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and twelve midnight
June 29, 30 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 4 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and twelve midnight
Labor Day - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and twelve midnight
Veteran's Day - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and twelve midnight
December 31 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on January 1
Winfield
Most Days (not listed below) - 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
June 29, 30 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 - Between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and two hours after sunset
July 4 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and twelve midnight
December 31 - Between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 a.m. on January 1
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If your community is not listed, please contact your city or town hall for specific ordinance information.
2020 Sunset Times
Indiana limits fireworks to "2 hours after sunset" on the dates and sunset times listed below.
June 29 – 8:27 PM
June 30 – 8:27 PM
July 1 – 8:27 PM
July 2 – 8:27 PM
July 3 – 8:26 PM
July 5 – 8:26 PM
July 6 – 8:25 PM
July 7 – 8:25 PM
July 8 – 8:25 PM
July 9 – 8:24 PM