Sale and Discharge of Fireworks

For Immediate Release                                                                                                                Contact: City of Gering

June 25, 2025                                                                                                                               (308) 436.5096

 

                                     SALE AND DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS IN GERING

GERING – City of Gering Officials encourage residents to celebrate the July 4th Holiday safely this year.  With the 
increased dry conditions, please use extra caution with fireworks.  Make sure fireworks are cold prior to placing 
them in a trash receptacle.  Always have water readily available when discharging fireworks. Discharge 
fireworks far away from dry vegetation. Do not hold fireworks while discharging and adhere to the following 
regulations as outlined by ordinance.

Per City ordinance:

  • It is unlawful to light, ignite or discharge any fireworks before 8:00 a.m. or after 10:30 p.m. 
    except on July 4 when fireworks may be discharged until 11:59 p.m. 

  • It is unlawful to sell any permissible fireworks at retail within the city except between the dates 
    of June 25 and July 4.

  • It shall be unlawful to light, ignite or discharge any fireworks within the city except during the 
    allowable days of sale as identified. 

  • It shall be unlawful for any person to possess or light, ignite or discharge any fireworks on, within 
    or onto any City of Gering recreational facility or park at any time, except where allowed by ordinance. 

City officials would also like to remind citizens that it is their responsibility to clean up streets and 
sidewalks after discharging fireworks. The City also requests that citizens be mindful and respectful
of people and animals that may have traumatic reactions to fireworks. Public cooperation and consideration 
of others is greatly appreciated. 

Thank you.