S​​​​hort-range fireworks allowed on private properties

Brampton residents are allowed to use short-range fireworks (those that travel less than three metres or 10 feet) on their private property four times a year (Victoria Day, Canada Day, Diwali and New Year’s Eve) without the need for a permit.

For 2021, short-range fireworks are allowed on the following days:

• May 24 | Victoria Day
• July 1 | Canada Day
  
• November 4 | Diwali 
• December 31 | New Year's Eve

Residents Using Fireworks​​

Only short-range fireworks (that travel less than three metres or 10 feet), are permitted on private property. Three metres is approximately the height of a basketball hoop, or a Brampton Transit bus. So, if you are planning to use fireworks that fly higher than 3 metres, it is illegal. Fines ranging from $500 to $5,000 could be issued to the property owner. 

Fireworks are prohibited on sidewalks, streets, within City parks, school yards or any other public area.

Buying fireworks and preparing for safety  

• Buy from a City-licensed vendor. They have to undergo training every year with the City and their stores are inspected to ensure that fireworks are stored correctly for everyone's safety. 
• You may be asked to provide ID when buying fireworks in Brampton, to verify that you are 18 years of age or older 
• When vendors complete the training and are licensed, their store location will be listed on this page. If you do not see a list, it means that no vendors applied or that no licences were issued. 
• After buying the fireworks, keep them in a cool, dry, ventilated place and in a locked container, away from children 
• If you have vehicles on your driveway, move them into the garage or street park (but not for more than three hours). This way, you will have a clear space on your driveway to use for short-range fireworks.  
• Check the weather forecast. If is going to be windy, do not use fireworks. It’s risky and could cause the spark to spread faster. 

Using fireworks safely

• Keep a pail of water handy to put out fireworks and used sparklers
• If you are under 18, do not use fireworks without adult supervision 
• Read all instructions on the fireworks and plan the order of firing before you begin 
• Do not light a firework or hold a lit firework in your hand other than a sparkler
• Wait at least 30 minutes before approaching a firework that did not discharge
• Never try to fix fireworks that are defective 
• Light carefully, always light the fuse at its tip 
• Use a good firing base, such as pails or boxes filled with earth or sand
• Bury fireworks half their length if they have no standing base, unless the labelling on the fireworks directs otherwise. Set them at a 10° angle, pointing away from people.  
• Spectators must be at the safe distance specified on the fireworks’ label 
• Keep used fireworks (including debris) in a pail of water, allow it to cool fully before disposal
• If you parked your car on the street to make space on your driveway, be sure not to park for more than three hours

Fireworks Vendors

Display & Pyrotechnics Fireworks

Should an organization or community group wish to arrange a fireworks display, please contact Fire and Emergency Services.