To Report Violations Of Fireworks Rules Call The WRPS Non Emergency Number
519.570.9777
519.570.9777
You Can Set Off Fireworks Before 11 pm On These Days Only:
Canada Day
Victoria Day
Diwali - November 1
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.
Violations Could Result In A $400.00 Fine
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 for a first offence is a $400 fine.
Canada Day
Victoria Day
Diwali - November 1
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.
Violations Could Result In A $400.00 Fine
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 for a first offence is a $400 fine.
Kitchener’s Fireworks Bylaw is based on the research our Bylaw Department did. They asked cities across the province what their Fireworks Bylaws were and how effective they were. The few Municipalities that had bans still had residents setting off fireworks. Some had bans on the sale of fireworks, but people just drove to a close by city or bought them online.
Our Bylaw Department felt a balanced approach would work best. The number of days fireworks could be set off was decreased from 9 to 3, Canada Day, Victoria Day and Diwali. It restricts the hours they can be set off with an end time of 11pm.
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.
There have been some charges 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.
Our Bylaw Department felt a balanced approach would work best. The number of days fireworks could be set off was decreased from 9 to 3, Canada Day, Victoria Day and Diwali. It restricts the hours they can be set off with an end time of 11pm.
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.
There have been some charges 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
Have Fun & Stay Safe
