Lehi City fireworks ban remains in effect for Pioneer Day
By Jennifer Thomas · July 22, 2026 · 1 min read
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Governor Spencer Cox has introduced a hybrid fireworks policy for Pioneer Day, returning regulatory authority to municipalities. This follows a statewide ban that was previously in place for the Fourth of July.
Key takeaways
Governor Spencer Cox unveiled a hybrid fireworks policy for Pioneer Day.
Regulatory authority for fireworks has shifted back to individual municipalities.
The new guidance allows cities to use their standard fireworks maps for usage regulation.
The policy change comes amidst ongoing wildfire risks in Utah County.
Lehi City maintains its fireworks ban ahead of Pioneer Day as Governor Spencer Cox implements a hybrid fireworks policy. This new guidance shifts primary regulatory authority back to individual municipalities amid ongoing wildfire risks across Utah County.
The updated policy differs from the statewide ban that was enacted for the Fourth of July. Under the new guidance, municipalities are permitted to rely on their standard fireworks maps to dictate usage within city limits.