Family Fireworks Permit

You need a permit to use Family Fireworks in the City of Markham.

Family Fireworks are low-hazard fireworks for recreation. These are often used at religious ceremonies, celebrations, and birthdays. They can include:

• Fireworks showers
• Fountains
• Sparklers
• Pinwheels
• Roman candles
• Other similar fireworks

Family Fireworks do not include:

• Cherry bombs
• Flash crackers
• Firecrackers
• Throw-down and step-on torpedoes
• Smoke bombs
• Table rockets
• Other similar devices

If you set off Family Fireworks, you need to have a working fire extinguisher ready.

Take Caution!

• Secure your Family Fireworks in a stable base (like a bucket of sand).
• Use a safe lighter. This could be a butane barbeque lighter or ignition stick.
• Follow the manufacturer's instructions when throwing out used fireworks and/or soak them in water overnight before disposing of them.
• Follow the manufacturer's instructions when throwing out defective fireworks. You might also be able to return them and have the distributor or manufacturer throw them out.
• Only use fireworks that have been approved for sale or use in Canada.
• Keep spectators a safe distance away from the fireworks display. See the manufacturer’s instructions.
• Never leave fireworks unattended.

Family Fireworks permits cost $208.50. The City collects this fee during the online application process.

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Please use the form below to make your request: