Fireworks Safety

A Fireworks Permit (one per household) is required to shoot fireworks within the city limits. Permits are free and can be obtained at approved consumer firework tents or City Hall.

Approved fireworks tents are located throughout Lee's Summit by permit. 

Fireworks prohibited within the city limits include:

• Bottle rockets.
• Roman candles.
• Sky lanterns.
• Parachutes with nighttime effects.
• Missiles with fins or rudders for aerodynamic flight.

Dos and Don’ts for Burn Care – If Injured, call 911

Safety Tips From the Heart of America Metro Fire Chiefs Council 

• Purchase fireworks from reliable sources. Never discharge homemade or illegal fireworks.
• Have a responsible adult in charge and never give fireworks to children.
• Prepare a safe environment outdoors for shooting off fireworks by selecting an area clear of other fireworks, combustible materials like dried wood or grass, buildings, and other people.
• Have water readily available, such as a garden hose and a bucket of water.
• Always read and follow label directions for the safe discharge of fireworks. Fireworks users should wear tight clothing to avoid accidental contact with sparks and use eye protection when handling and lighting fireworks.
• Light fireworks one at a time and wait until they discharge. Never attempt to relight a device that did not discharge the first time it was lit.
• Never carry fireworks in pockets; they may ignite due to sparks and cause injury.
• Do not throw or point fireworks at people or animals. Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers.
• Dispose of spent fireworks properly by soaking them in water before putting them in a trash can.