On Monday May 5, Council Voted 8-3 to Ban The Sale Of Fireworks In Kitchener Effective January 1, 2026
Fines For Violations For Settings Fireworks Off Outside Of Permitted Areas, Days And Hours Were Increased To Up To $1,500.00
Read The Report To Council HERE
To Report Violations Of Fireworks Rules Call The WRPS Non Emergency Number
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​519.570.9777 (WRPS)
You Can Set Off Fireworks Between 9pm & 11pm On These Days Only:

Victoria Day - Monday May 19, 2025
​Canada Day - Tuesday July 1, 2025

No Firecrackers Including Cherry Bombs & Torpedoes Are Permitted
Violations Result In A Fine Up To $1,500.00

Between 8pm and 10pm

​Diwali - Monday October 20, 2025​

If you want to set off fireworks on any other days, you need to apply for a permit.
You can't set off fireworks on public property.
Please follow our fireworks safety tips below to prevent serious injury.


Fireworks retailers being provided the posters which must be handed out to anyone purchasing fireworks.
Flyers have been dropped off to all Community Centre’s

For All Fireworks Days
Information flyers are distributed in our 15 Community Centres
Additional Bylaw Staff will be in place.
There will be proactive Bylaw Officer Patrols In Areas where Fireworks complaints have been high.
WRPS Officers, Kitchener Bylaw Officers & Security Team Members will be actively patrolling Victoria Park,
McLennan Park, the Traynor, Vanier, Idlewood, Doon, Huron, Country Hills & Laurentian areas.
Staff have been advised to apply zero tolerance to any individual not complying with fireworks regulations.  Any charges will be issued under the AMPS Bylaw and the fine amount can be up to $1,500.00.

​Kitchener’s Fireworks Bylaw is based on research done by our Bylaw Department. They asked cities across the province what their Fireworks Bylaws were and how effective they were. 
 
We will never be able to control everyone's behaviour. The thought is that by being reasonable and educating residents, we can decrease the number of violations.

​Charges have been laid against those in violation, but charges can only be made as fireworks are being set off. Officers can't always get to the location where they're being set off before the fireworks end.
 
Kitchener promotes the Fireworks regulations and safety tips in the weeks before the 3 days they are permitted. We send out educational materials to groups who may celebrate and provide a copy of the rules to fireworks retailers who give them out to each purchaser.  We also have proactive Bylaw patrols in neighbourhoods.  
 
The majority of residents follow the rules. It's unfortunate that the actions of some show disregard for the rules. Many families enjoy their small displays. Many residents like the tradition of fireworks for celebrations.
 
Enjoy Fireworks when they are permitted, but please set yours off responsibly and be respectful of others.
Fireworks Bylaws & Safety Tips

​Have Fun & Stay Safe