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Outdoor Fireworks Permit Application

  1. Permit Application Header Image (Letter Head)
  2. (Permit fee is $100)

  3. All assistants must be 18 years of age or older.

    • Copy of State Certificate
    • Proof of bond or certificate of insurance in the amount of at least $2,000,000.00.
    • Diagram of site at which the display will be held. This diagram (drawn to scale or with dimensions included) must show:
      • The point at which the fireworks are to be discharged
      • The location of ground pieces
      • The location of all buildings, highways, streets, communication lines, and all other possible overhead obstructions
      • The lines behind which the audience will be restrained. 

    PDF files only

    Acceptable characters for file name: A-z 0-9 ~ ! (  ) - + = [ ] { } , . _

  4. Minnesota State Law*

    By checking this box I understand that Minnesota State Law requires that this display be conducted under the direct supervision of a Pyrotechnic Operator certified by the State Fire Marshal.

  5. Agreements/Acknowledgements *

    By Checking this box, I hereby apply for an outdoor fireworks permit and acknowledge that the information above is complete and accurate. That the work will be done by a licensed, certified and qualified operator in conformance with the applicable NFPA Standard, the Minnesota State Fire Code, Minnesota State Stature, and codes and ordinances adopted by the City of Winona. I understand that this is not a permit but only the application for a permit and if issued a permit, I will ensure that the fireworks are discharged in a manner that will not endanger persons or property or constitute a nuisance, and that work is not to start without a permit. The work shall be in accordance with the approved plan in case of work which requires review and approval of plans.

    I have attached all necessary plans, specifications, and documentations to the permit application in the space provided because I understand that paper copies will no longer be accepted.

  6. Payment Agreement*

    By Checking this box, I understand that I will receive an invoice sent to the email provided and when I receive this invoice I agree to call and make a payment by phone to the City of Winona finance department at 507-457-8262 in reference to the invoice number and I understand that I will not receive a permit until the invoice is paid in full.

  7. Electronic Signature Agreement*

    By checking the "I agree" box below, you agree and acknowledge that 1) your application will not be signed in the sense of a traditional paper document, 2) by signing in this alternate manner, you authorize your electronic signature to be valid and binding upon you to the same force and effect as a handwritten signature, and 3) you may still be required to provide a traditional signature at a later date.

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