Rockwall County · about 10 minutes

Fireworks near Royse City, TX

Royse City is our nearest neighbor to the west. Head east on I-30 and you are here in about 10 minutes, well before the Caddo Mills exits. Royse City is an unusual town on a map, since it spreads across three counties: Rockwall, Collin and Hunt. That matters for fireworks, because the county rules you have to check depend on which part of town you live in.

Here is the drive, the city rule with its code section, and the options for a legal show, including the city's own event.

Driving from Royse City

It is about 10 minutes and 7 miles from downtown. Take Elm Street south to I-30 and get on eastbound, the stretch named Congressman Ralph Hall Highway. Stay on it about 6 miles toward Greenville and take Exit 83 for FM 1565. The store is right at the bottom of the ramp on the frontage road at 5159 I-30.

If you live in the newer neighborhoods north of town, FM 2642 and FM 548 both reach I-30 too. Get onto I-30 east and look for Exit 83. Map and directions are on /visit/.

Royse City fireworks rules

Banned inside city limits

Royse City Code Article 8.06 prohibits possessing, selling or discharging fireworks except for permitted displays, inside the city limits and 5,000 feet beyond them (except inside another city). Violations carry a fine of up to $500, and each day is a separate offense. The city's FAQ confirms fireworks are illegal to sell, possess or discharge within city limits.

Code of Ordinances Art. 8.06, Secs. 8.06.002 to 8.06.004. Source: City of Royse City Code, Article 8.06: Fireworks (eCode360); city FAQ https://www.roysecity.com/FAQ.aspx?QID=97, checked 2026-10-20.

Royse City bans fireworks. Article 8.06 of the city code prohibits possessing, selling or discharging fireworks except as the article allows, which mainly means a permitted public display. The rule covers the city limits and 5,000 feet beyond them, unless that land is inside another city (Sec. 8.06.003). The penalty section sets a fine of up to $500, and each day a violation continues counts as a separate offense (Sec. 8.06.002). The city's FAQ puts it plainly: fireworks are illegal to sell, possess or discharge within city limits.

Most of Royse City is in Rockwall County, with parts in Collin and Hunt. Each county handles its own drought orders and burn bans in unincorporated areas. See /texas-fireworks-laws/rockwall/, /texas-fireworks-laws/collin/ and /texas-fireworks-laws/hunt/, and the state overview at /texas-fireworks-laws/.

Where you can legally shoot

Generally, the legal option is private property outside Royse City and more than 5,000 feet past the city limits, with the owner's permission, when the county you are in has no drought order or burn ban. Because Royse City sits where three counties meet, figure out which county the land is in before you check for orders. Growth around town also means city lines keep moving, so verify the address with the city if you are not sure.

If that sounds like a lot, the city's Celebrating Freedom show is the simple answer. It has been held in late June near Royse City Middle School Stadium on FM 1777.

Rather watch a show?

Royse City hosts its annual Celebrating Freedom event in late June. The 2026 event (the 20th) was held behind Royse City Middle School Stadium on FM 1777, with a fireworks show around 10 p.m. Check the city calendar for next year. Source

Before you come

Reserve online and pay in the store at pickup. There is no shipping, local pickup only. You can reserve early, and pickup starts on the season's opening day. Sales tax of 8.25% is collected when you pay. Check this season's hours on our Visit page.

Last verified: 2026-10-20. This isn't legal advice. Check your city and county rules. Never use fireworks where they are banned, and follow any county burn ban.

Royse City questions

Which county is Royse City in?

Mostly Rockwall County, with parts in Collin and Hunt counties. The county matters for drought orders and burn bans outside city limits, so check the one where you plan to shoot.

What is the fine for fireworks in Royse City?

Article 8.06 of the city code sets a fine of up to $500, and each day a violation continues is a separate offense.

How far is the store from Royse City?

About 7 miles, or 10 minutes. Take I-30 east to Exit 83 (FM 1565).