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Holladay City
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Fireworks

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Last discussed Apr 16, 2026.

Public comments (3)

ConcernedTom SharlowApr 16, 2026

Expressed frustration over fireworks exploding in his cul-de-sac and the fire risk they pose.

City Council Meeting — April 16, 2026 →
SupportiveJason BrandApr 17, 2025

Expressed support for allowing fireworks based on hazardous conditions rather than personal preferences.

City Council Meeting — April 17, 2025 · 8:24 →
SupportiveDavid SteffensenApr 17, 2025

Expressed appreciation for the council's previous decisions supporting fireworks and encouraged similar consideration.

City Council Meeting — April 17, 2025 · 8:59 →

News & external sources (8)

Salt Lake TribuneJul 23, 2026

Here are the southern Utah cities that are allowing personal fireworks for Pioneer Day — and the 2 that aren’t

After recent monsoons, most Washington County cities will allow personal fireworks on Pioneer Day weekend.

Deseret NewsJul 23, 2026

Where you can and can’t light personal fireworks this Pioneer Day

Cities throughout Utah are announcing their decisions on whether residents can light fireworks in city boundaries and giving limitations on where fireworks can be lit for Pioneer Day.

Salt Lake TribuneJul 20, 2026

Utah cities will have to ask the state if they want to ban Pioneer Day fireworks

After banning fireworks in Utah over the July Fourth holiday, Gov. Cox said cities and towns will now have the option of requesting bans on fireworks over the Pioneer Day holiday.

Deseret NewsJul 2, 2026

Where you can and can’t light personal fireworks in Utah this Fourth of July

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox recently issued an order banning personal fireworks amid Utah's worst fire season in at least six years. Cities, however, have the option to create "safe zones."

Salt Lake TribuneJul 1, 2026

Southern Utah’s biggest city isn’t banning fireworks this year despite governor’s order

Utah is dealing with a hot start to its fire season with more than 300,000 acres already scorched across the state. In Washington County, where wildfire risk is higher than 97% of counties across the country, St. George has decided not to adopt a ful...

Salt Lake TribuneJun 27, 2026

Oh say can you see fireworks in Salt Lake City? Not this July Fourth.

“A single spark,” the Salt Lake City Council said in a statement, “can cause significant harm to families, neighborhoods, open spaces, wildlife and emergency responders.”

Deseret NewsJun 25, 2026

Opinion: In a severe drought, Utah should suspend all private fireworks displays

It may not be popular to say this, but Utahns ought to cut out private fireworks displays on this year’s Fourth and 24th of July celebrations. Let’s find safer ways to celebrate in a drought-stricken desert.The numbers make the argument more eloquent...

FOX 13 News UtahJun 25, 2026

Holladay City to ban all fireworks for the remainder of 2026

Holladay City to ban all fireworks for the remainder of 2026 FOX 13 News Utah