ANNUAL JULY PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

07/03/2026: You know the one: fireworks safety for July 4th. The good news: there are MANY professional shows this year to celebrate the milestone 250 years of independence. After a day of games and grilling, you MAY be tempted to finish off the evening with a do-it-yourself fireworks display. Depending on where your fun takes place- Borough of Greencastle or Antrim Township- you may (or may not) be able to include fireworks in your gathering. Again this year, be aware of the hot and dry conditions and how that small ember may have much larger consequences.

-Use of display fireworks within the Borough of Greencastle is prohibited.

In Antrim Township:                                                                                               -Cannot ignite or discharge fireworks on public property or private property without express permission of the property owner.                                                                      -Cannot direct them at another person. .                                                                              -Cannot be discharged from or directed at a building or vehicle. 

-Cannot be discharged within 150 feet of a building or vehicle- regardless if the building/vehicle is owned by the user of the consumer fireworks.

Follow the rules and use common sense. Consideration should be given to those sensitive to loud noises and pets. An early conversation between neighbors may eliminate a confrontation later.  

State-wide laws and regulations for using fireworks also include:                                        -Class C or consumer grade fireworks- firecrackers, bottle rockets and similar fireworks containing a maximum of 50 milligrams of explosive material are legal.                    -"Display fireworks" are only to be used by professionals with a permit from the municipality where the display takes place.                                                                                             -Display fireworks include salutes that contain more than two grains or 130 milligrams of explosive materials and professional grade aerial shells containing more than 60 grams of pyrotechnic compositions.