MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. -- With Fourth of July celebrations around the corner, the Michigan City Police Department would like to remind everyone of the fireworks guidelines.

Fireworks may only be discharged by a person who is 18 years or older and only during set dates and times outlined in city ordinance 54-231.

Fireworks can only be discharged withing the corporate limits of Michigan City on the following dates:

• June 29 - July 3 from 5 p.m. until 2 hours after sunset
• July 4 from 10 a.m. until Midnight
• July 5 - 9 from 5 p.m. until 2 hours after sunset
• December 31 from 10 a.m. until 1 a.m. on January 1

Anyone discharging fireworks outside of the set dates and times is subject to being cited. 

The fines foe firework related offenses are:

• $50 for the first offense
• $100 for the second offense
• $250 for the third or additional offenses

Michigan City Police ask that residents be considerate to others and abide by the ordinance regulating the use of fireworks. A complete list of city ordinances can be found online by visiting Municode.