Personal Fireworks Prohibited Citywide Through July 25
Eagle Mountain City, with approval from the state forester, in alignment with Governor Spencer Cox’s updated fireworks guidance, and in consultation with the Unified Fire Authority, is prohibiting the discharge of personal fireworks citywide through July 25. This is the same approach we took ahead of Independence Day. Drought conditions are still in effect, vegetation around the City remains dry, and summer temperatures continue to run hot. The risk of fire has not gone away, and the open space and foothills surrounding Eagle Mountain remain vulnerable.
Before we look ahead to Pioneer Day, thank you. Residents responded to the Independence Day restriction with patience and cooperation, and that made a real difference in keeping our City safe through a difficult stretch of the summer. Thousands of you came out to Cory B. Wride Memorial Park on the Fourth of July for the Farmers Market, the Kids Patriotic Parade, and our one-of-a-kind Fireworks Show. The evening was a success because of our community.
Pioneer Day marks the arrival of Brigham Young and the first company of Mormon pioneers in the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. It is a holiday about endurance, sacrifice, and building something lasting, and it means a great deal to families across our City. Asking residents to set aside personal fireworks for a second holiday in one month is not something we take lightly.
Pioneer Day Celebrations
There is still plenty to enjoy, and this year the celebration stretches across two nights.
Fireworks at Utah Lake
On Friday, July 24, Utah County is hosting Fireworks at Utah Lake, with the display beginning at 10 PM over the water. Admission is free, though some marinas charge for parking. Two barges will anchor on the lake. The East Barge is best viewed from shore, and the West Barge is best viewed by boat. American Fork Marina offers the closest shoreline views, while Lindon Marina and Utah Lake State Park provide wide, scenic perspectives across the water. Tune your radio to FM 100.3 for the synchronized soundtrack. Full maps, viewing tips, and answers to common questions are available at FireworksAtUtahLake.com. It is a chance to celebrate alongside the greater Utah County community, gathering with thousands of residents from across the valley for one shared show rather than a scattering of backyard displays.
Summer Bash & Laser Show
Then on Saturday, July 25, come home to Cory B. Wride Memorial Park for our annual Summer Bash & Laser Show, which runs from 4-10 PM. The evening includes a Farmers Market and bounce houses from 4-8 PM, food trucks all night, a watermelon eating contest at 7 PM with day-of registration at the City booth, a Trash Panda Drumline performance at 8:30 PM, and the laser show closing things out from 9:30-10 PM. Admission is free and everything is open to the public. Bring lawn chairs or blankets. Please note the laser show includes strobing lights, so anyone with light sensitivity should take that into account.
Fireworks Restriction Will Be Enforced
Under Utah law, discharging fireworks in a prohibited area is an infraction carrying a fine of up to $1,000. Anyone who negligently, recklessly, or intentionally causes or spreads a fire is responsible for the entire cost of fighting it and every dollar of damage it causes, which can climb into the hundreds of thousands. Parents and legal guardians can be held responsible for costs incurred by a minor. See Utah Code 53-7-225.1 and 65A-3-4.
To contact the Utah County Sheriff’s Office – Eagle Mountain Division, call Non-Emergency Dispatch at (801) 798-5600. For emergencies, please call 911.
To contact Unified Fire Authority in non-emergency situations, please call (801) 794-3970. For emergencies, please call 911.
Please keep personal fireworks put away, report smoke or suspicious activity the moment you see it, and remind a neighbor who may not have heard about the restriction.
Thank you for helping carry Eagle Mountain safely through this fire season. As we honor the pioneers who settled our state, celebrate America’s 250th, and mark our City’s 30th anniversary, we look forward to continuing to ascend together as a community.
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