Monroe County Fire Rescue is reminding the public to have a fun and safe New Year’s Eve and Day. Please leave fireworks displays to the professionals.
“We want everyone to ring in the New Year safely. Professional fireworks displays are designed with safety in mind, but backyard fireworks put people and homes in danger,” said Monroe County Fire Chief R.L. Colina. “Celebrate responsibly and help us make it a safe night for everyone.”
All professional fireworks in unincorporated Monroe County must be permitted through the Monroe County Fire Marshal’s Office. The Fire Marshal’s Office approved the following fireworks displays in unincorporated Monroe County (all times are approximate):
- Dec. 31 – Ocean Reef Club at 8:00 p.m. and 11:59 p.m.
- Jan. 1 – Bungalows Key Largo Resort at midnight
- Jan. 1 – Bakers Cay Resort at midnight (Key Largo)
- Jan. 1 – Hawks Cay Resort at midnight (Duck Key)
There are additional displays in some municipalities.
If you live near fireworks shows, you may want to soothe your pets and keep them indoors.
For more information on fireworks permitting, please visit www.monroecounty-fl.gov/fireworks. Monroe County also lists other permitted fireworks displays on this page for reference, including for special events like weddings.
As a reminder, Monroe County government offices will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 31 at noon, and will reopen for regular business on Friday morning, Jan. 2.
