Full Notification

North Aurora, IL – The North Aurora Police Department would like to remind residents 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.

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.

Fireworks will be held at Riverfront Park, behind the North Aurora Village Hall (25 E. State St.) on Monday, July 3, 2017 at 9:30 p.m.  Fireworks are sponsored by the Village of North Aurora. 

Festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. with Tyer Sjorstrom playing accoustic folk music and Felix and Fingers performing Dueling Pianos from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The concerts are co-sponsored by the North Aurora River District Alliance (NOARDA) and the Village of North Aurora.

BYOB will be allowed in Riverfront Park, however, liquor will only be allowed in the designated areas during the event. The Village Hall parking lot will be closed, with the exception of a limited number of handicap parking, to allow for viewing of fireworks.

The Fox River trail will be shut down on the east side of the river between State Street and the Red Oak Nature Center, beginning in the afternoon, for this event. Residents in the proximity may want to bike or walk to the park, as parking will be limited.