DEARBORN – Several city buildings will be closed in observance of the Independence Day holiday July 4.
All three Dearborn Public Library branches — Henry Ford Centennial Library, and Bryant and Esper branches — will be closed July 4. They will operate during normal hours July 1 to 3.
The Ford Community & Performing Arts Center will be closed on July 4. The Dearborn Ice Skating Center will be closed beginning at noon July 1 through July 4. They will re-open for regular operating hours from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 5.
The Dearborn Administrative Center and 19th District Court will be closed on July 4.
Trash, recycling and yard waste pickup will be delayed by one day for each district from July 4 to 7, Tuesday’s district will be serviced Wednesday, Wednesday’s will be serviced Thursday, Thursday’s will be serviced Friday, and Friday’s will be serviced Saturday. Pickup is on regular schedule for July 3.
The city’s fireworks ordinance mimics state law.
During and leading up to Independence Day, residents are permitted to use fireworks between 11 a.m. and 11:45 p.m. on June 29 and 30, and July 1 to 4.
Anyone found discharging fireworks outside of the designated dates and times is subject to a mandatory civil fine of $1,000.
The fine for use of fireworks on another person’s property without permission — including public, school or church property—is $500.
Additionally, the penalty for use of fireworks while under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance is a civil infraction with a fine of $1,000. Details regarding the use of fireworks can be found in Sec.14-265 of the city’s Code of Ordinances. A link to ordinances can be found at www.cityofdearborn.org under Quick Links.