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Fireworks

Fireworks are regulated according to the Explosives Act of Canada. In the County of Brant, you are allowed to discharge fireworks, however the display must follow the guidelines in the Explosives Act and the Fireworks Bylaw (PDF) .

Fireworks permitted holidays

Family fireworks can only be discharged on the following holidays:

  • Victoria Day - three (3) days before and three (3) days after
  • Canada Day - three (3) days before and three (3) days after
  • Diwali - on the day of only
  • Lunar New Year - on the day of only

Key guidelines in the bylaw include

  • You must be over 18 years old to purchase or discharge fireworks
  • Fireworks cannot be sold except on Victoria Day, Canada Day, Diwali and the Lunar New Year and six calendar days before these holidays
  • Family fireworks can only be discharged on Victoria Day, Canada Day or three (3) days before and three (3) days after these holidays.
  • Family fireworks can only be discharged on the day of Diwali and the Lunar New Year.
  • Family Fireworks can only be discharged outside the above holiday periods with a permit from the Fire Chief or Fire Official. 
  • Fireworks cannot be discharged on county land without permission
  • Exhibition fireworks cannot be discharged without a permit from the Chief Fire Official

Fireworks safety

To keep you and your loved ones safe, please ensure:

  • The fallout or debris from the fireworks lands your own property and if you are not the owner, you must have written permission from the property owner to do so
  • The weather is appropriate before discharging fireworks and do not use in windy conditions
  • You understand the manufacturer's safety instructions for each individual firework before discharging
  • You choose a wide, clear site away from all obstacles and combustibles
  • You are ready to extinguish a fire quickly. Have a bucket of water and/or fire extinguisher ready
  • After discharge, ensure the fireworks, casings, or other debris, are completely extinguished so not to create a fire hazard
  • Wait at least 30 minutes before approaching a firework that did not go off
  • Never try to relight a firework that did not go off and never try to fix a firework that is defective

View the full Fireworks Bylaw (PDF) 

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