Full Notification

The North Aurora Police Department would like to remind citizens that fireworks are illegal in the Village of North Aurora and the State of Illinois.  The North Aurora Police Department asks residents to leave fireworks to the professionals and enjoy one of the local municipal displays this weekend.

North Aurora code 9.12.070 prohibits the use of fireworks, as defined by the Fireworks Use Act (425 ILCS 35/1), within the municipal limits of North Aurora.  It is a violation of ordinance for “any person or any property owner to aid, abet, assist, consult, advise, encourage, permit or allow any person to possess or offer for sale, . . . use or explode fireworks.  A property owner, or any lawful occupant of the property shall be presumed to have violated this provision if fireworks are possessed, used or sold” on their property.

Illegal fireworks include M-80s, cherry bombs, firecrackers, bottle rockets, and roman candles.  The only use of fireworks allowed are by professional pyrotechnic operators upon the issuance of a permit.

Besides the obvious safety issues, fireworks disturb your neighbors and their pets.  The North Aurora Police Department will respond to fireworks complaints with zero tolerance for violations.  Under North Aurora ordinance, homeowners may receive a citation that carries a fine of up to $750.

North Aurora residents can enjoy FREE Family Activities & Fireworks with friends and family in the City of Aurora on Monday, July 4th, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

At approximately, 9:35 p.m., The City of Lights will live up to its name with a pyrotechnic extravaganza illuminating the night sky with a rainbow of colors!

The City of Aurora is offering free park and ride shuttle service from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. providing roundtrip transportation to 13 convenient locations throughout the city. The shuttles will resume service after the fireworks display with the latest departure scheduled for 11 p.m.  

For more information visit the City of Aurora's website https://www.aurora-il.org/events/4th_fireworks.php

The North Aurora Police Department thanks you for your cooperation!