For the safety of everyone attending the annual Delta Township Fireworks display on July 3, the Eaton County Sheriff’s Office and Delta Township have taken steps to increase security and reduce the potential for injury inside Sharp Park before, during and after the event.

During the day of July 3, the park will be closed to motor vehicles and the Delta Library lot will also be closed.

Two entrances will be available into Sharp Park.

The main entrance from Elmwood Road will be open to pedestrians, and to vehicles holding a valid parking permit obtained from Delta Township. The second entrance open to pedestrians or bicyclists will the east/west pathway entry into the park.

Fireworks, missile-like objects, weapons or firearms that are not permitted by law are prohibited in the park.   People entering are subject to a visual inspection of their person, parcels, bags and containers, and clothing capable of carrying such items.

Visitors may refuse this inspection.  If so, they will be refused entry into the park.//

The Michigan Fireworks Safety Act legalized the purchase and possession of consumer fireworks previously banned in Michigan and regulates the use of the fireworks. Violations of the fireworks law carry penalties from 30 days in jail and/or fines up to $1,000 to sentences of 15 years in prison and/or fines of up to $10,000 depending on the severity of the offense. Eaton County Sheriff Tom Reich also emphasizes safety in the use of fireworks in annual fireworks displays.