City of Fort Dodge, Iowa

The discharge of consumer fireworks is allowed ONLY during the following dates and hours:

• July 1^st & 2^nd from 5 p.m. until 10 p.m.
• July 3^rd & 4^th from 5 p.m. until 11 p.m.
• December 31^st at 5 p.m. thru January 1^st at 12:30 a.m.

The following rules apply to the discharge of consumer fireworks:

• No person under the age of 18 is allowed to possess or discharge consumer fireworks without parental supervision.
• Use of consumer fireworks on property other than that person’s property is prohibited.
• Consumer fireworks are not to be discharged in any park, public lands, buildings, streets, or right-of-way without a permit from the City of Fort Dodge.

The first violation of rules outlined above will result in a $500 fine (plus fees).

Any person found to be in violation after their first civil infraction will be fined $750 (plus fees).

For more information, please read the Chapter 9.24 of the Code of the City of Fort Dodge and Chapter 100 of the Code of Iowa.