Fireworks
The Fireworks by-law 59-2014 regulates the use and sale of fireworks in Oshawa.
Under the Fireworks By-law, community members can discharge consumer (family) fireworks on their private property without a permit, between dusk and 11 p.m., on the following days:
- Victoria Day
- Canada Day
- The celebration known as Diwali Day
The discharge of consumer (family) fireworks is not allowed:
- On any day other than the days stated above
- On any private property, that is not your own without obtaining the written authorization of the legal owner of the property, including into, in or on any highway, street, lane, square, public park or other public places.
Types of fireworks |
Consumer (family) fireworks
Display fireworks and special effect pyrotechnics
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Firework sale permits |
Sales of consumer (family) fireworks from a temporary sales unitThe Fireworks By-law 59-2014 regulates the sale of consumer (family) fireworks in Oshawa. How to apply
Fees
Make a complaint - vendor selling fireworks without a permit
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Discharge of display fireworks |
The Fireworks By-law 59-2014 regulates the use of display fireworks in Oshawa. A Fireworks Discharge Permit is always required to discharge display fireworks or pyrotechnic special effects on any day (including the statutory holidays known as Victoria Day, Canada Day and the celebration known as Diwali Day). As defined under the Explosives Act, display fireworks are high hazard fireworks generally used for recreation. Examples include rockets, serpents, shells, bombshells, tourbillons, maroons, large wheel, bouquets, barrages, bombardos, waterfalls, batteries, illumination, set pieces and pigeons. |
City park rentals |
The City of Oshawa has parks available to rent for your next special event featuring a fireworks display.
Please note:
For more information, contact the Facility Booking Office at 905-436-3888. |
Firework Safety
How to correctly and safely dispose of fireworks
Improper disposal of fireworks can cause fires in waste collection vehicles and at facilities. Never put used or unused fireworks in the Blue Bin (recycling).
Learn how to correctly dispose of fireworks using the Know Before You Throw. Just type the name of a waste item such as “used fireworks” or “unused fireworks” into the Search field and the tool will tell you how to dispose of it.
Firework safety reminders
- You must be 18 years of age to possess or discharge fireworks
- Appoint a responsible person to be in charge. Only adults aware of the hazards and essential safety precautions should handle and discharge fireworks
- Carefully read and follow the label directions on fireworks packaging
- Always keep a water hose or pail of water close by when discharging fireworks
- Discharge fireworks well away from combustible materials like buildings, trees and dry grass
- Keep onlookers a safe distance, upwind from the area where fireworks are discharged
- Light one firework at a time, and only when located on the ground
- Never try to light a firework in your hand or re-light dud fireworks. For dud fireworks, it is best to wait 30 minutes and soak them in a bucket of water. Dispose of them in a metal container
- Discharge fireworks only if wind conditions do not create a safety hazard
- Keep sparklers away from children. Sparklers burn extremely hot and can ignite clothing, causing blindness and severe burns. The sparkler wire remains hot for some minutes after burnout. It should be immediately soaked in water to avoid injury
- If someone is burned, run cool water over the wound for three to five minutes and, if necessary, seek medical attention
Make a complaint about unsafe or inappropriate use/discharge of fireworks
For emergencies only, call 9-1-1
For non-emergencies
Make a by-law complaint about unsafe and inappropriate use/discharge of fireworks by contacting Service Oshawa at 905-436-3311.
After business hours
Contact Service Oshawa by calling 905-436-3311 and following the voice prompt for by-law to leave a message with the required information.