Lawton's Fireworks Regulations Remain Despite New State Law

The City of Lawton is reminding residents that despite the enactment of Oklahoma's Rockets' Red Glare Act, all city ordinances regarding fireworks will remain unchanged. Therefore, the use, possession and sale of fireworks within the city limits of Lawton will remain prohibited.

The Rockets' Red Glare Act allows the sale of fireworks year-round, allows Oklahoma residents to use fireworks on private property and brings bottle rockets back to the state, which have been banned in the state for over 40 years. However, the act allows cities to retain the right to enforce local bans and restrictions regarding fireworks.

The City of Lawton will continue to enforce city ordinances prohibiting fireworks.

Despite the Rockets' Red Glare Act, Lawton residents will be prohibited from using fireworks on their property and possessing or selling fireworks within city limits. In a statement from the City of Lawton, residents and visitors are urged to adhere to existing city ordinances regarding fireworks.

The City of Lawton is intending to monitor the Rockets' Red Glare Act and its impact on local regulations. If necessary, the Lawton City Council will consider amendments through its normal public process. Until council takes any action, current City of Lawton fireworks regulations will remain in effect.

Lawton Fort Sill Freedom Festival set for Saturday, June 27.

Lawton residents will be able to celebrate the Fourth of July and America's 250th anniversary with fireworks on Saturday, June 27, at the Fort Sill Polo Field during the Lawton Fort Sill Freedom Festival.

The festival will feature a professional fireworks display in the evening. The annual Lawton Fort Sill Freedom Festival is presented by the City of Lawton and the Fort Sill Family and MWR. For more information about the Lawton Fort Sill Freedom Festival, visit the Fort Sill Family and MWR's official website.

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