Fireworks

Pennington County, SD – Under South Dakota Codified Law 34-37-19, County resolution allows the discharge of fireworks from June 27 - midnight on July 7th, 2024, and Dec. 28 - Jan. 1, 2025 ONLY.   We also ask the public to clean up fireworks litter after discharge.

**In addition, the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office asks for a voluntary curfew of 11pm in the Rapid Valley area during the legal period to set off fireworks. Deputies will have extra patrol in the area to ensure the safe and courteous discharge of fireworks. 

www.pennco.org/fireworks or call 211 or (605) 394-4131 option #5 for answers to fireworks related questions.

 

Box Elder City Limits:  New Year's Eve fireworks are allowed within the Box Elder city limits Tuesday, December 31st, 2024, starting at 9:00 p.m., ending Wednesday, January 1st, 2025, at 1:00 a.m.  Please refer to resolution 2024-10 for more details:  https://www.boxeldersd.us/departments/cityclerk/resolutions

 

The following municipalities in Pennington County have ordinances governing the discharge of fireworks in their boundaries: 

  • BOX ELDER: Allows for the discharge of fireworks inside Box Elder city limits and on private property with the permission of the landowner: July 1 - 4, 2024 between 9 am-11 pm.  If the grassland fire danger rating exceeds the “High” level, private or citizen use of fireworks is prohibited.
  • HILL CITY: NO DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS PERMITTED in Hill City limits, other than novelty fireworks. Novelty fireworks are party poppers, snappers, sparklers, and toy caps.
  • KEYSTONE: NO DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS PERMITTED in Keystone city limits, other than novelty fireworks. Novelty fireworks are party poppers, snappers, sparklers, and toy caps.
  • NEW UNDERWOOD:  No person, firm or corporation may offer fireworks for sale to individuals at retail before the twenty-seventh day of June and after the fifth day of July. Retail sales are not permitted after twelve o’clock a.m. or prior to seven o’clock a.m. from the twenty-seventh day of June through the fifth day of July. It is unlawful for a person to discharge fireworks in the City limits except during the period beginning June 27th and extending through July 5th and during the period beginning December 28th and extending through January first. A violation of this section is a Class 2 misdemeanor. In dry years the Council may, by Resolution ban use of fireworks within the city limits. Call for more information (605) 754-6777.
  • WALL: NO DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS PERMITTED in Wall city limits, other than novelty fireworks. Novelty fireworks are party poppers, snappers, sparklers, and toy caps.
  • RAPID CITY:  NO DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS PERMITTED inside the city limits or one (1) mile outside the city limits, except the "novelty" type. “Novelty” is loosely defined as snaps, caps, pull-a-parts, and fireworks you can toss on the ground. If you need further clarification contact: Rapid City Fire Department, Fire and Life Safety Division (605) 394-5233

 

  • The illegal use of fireworks is an offense punishable by a fine of up to $500, 30 days in jail, or both. City and County law enforcement will have an increased evening presence in areas within the one-mile radius of the Rapid City, city limits, including portions of Rapid Valley. Citations may be issued after 11:00 pm or any time of day when someone is reckless or negligent with fireworks.

 

BLACK HILLS FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT:  NO DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS PERMITTED

  • STATE-CODIFIED LAW PROHIBITS THE SALE AND DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS within the boundaries of the Black Hills Fire Protection District. This boundary is basically anything west of Highway 79 from Hot Springs to approximately I-90, Exit 61. The boundary follows I-90 east of Black Hawk and Piedmont. 

 

  • CUSTER COUNTY:  NO DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS PERMITTED in the city of Custer (City Municipal Code: 9.04.080)