Fireworks permit revoked for 50th annual Roughrider Days
In a statement, the Roughrider Commission announced on Thursday, July 1, that the Dickinson Fire Department have revoked their fireworks display permit as a result of severe drought conditions. Written By: James Miller | ×
According to City of Dickinson ordinance, “fireworks” include anything using fire as an ignition source, including but not limited to, bottle rockets, firecrackers and even sparklers. (Dickinson Press file photo)
Fourth of July celebrations in the drought-gripped Stark County face challenges, as various communities are banning firework displays amid wildfire concerns. While some in Dickinson are praising the revocation of the Roughrider Days firework display permit, others say they are impeding much needed normalcy in a post-COVID time.