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Biloxi Allows Fireworks on New Year’s Eve Under Safety Guidelines

Biloxi permits fireworks on New Year’s Eve from 6 p.m. December 31 to 1 p.m. January 1, despite typical bans within city limits, the Biloxi Fire Department announced Thursday.

The city generally restricts fireworks to specific dates, including July 4 and the first three days of Tet, when a special permit is obtained for the Dragon Dance. Fireworks are only allowed on these days with a permit from the fire department.

The fire department urged residents to prioritize safety during celebrations, advising that fireworks be used outdoors, kept away from children unless supervised, and never ignited near buildings or wooded areas.

Jon Myers

Jon Ross Myers founded Mississippi News Group in 2013. Before founding the organization, he worked at The Daily Mississippian, The Marion Salute and The Southern Sentinel. A Mississippi journalist and writer based in Ripley, he received second place in poetry in the 2025 William Faulkner Literary Competition for "The Garden."

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