If firework displays are happening on any day of the year on any type of property and are dangerous or there is a serious situation, please call 9-1-1.
The Fireworks Bylaw regulates the use and sale of fireworks in Toronto. You can only set off consumer fireworks on your private property on Victoria Day and Canada Day until 11:00 p.m. You will need a permit from Toronto Fire Services to set off fireworks on all other days. Under the Fireworks Bylaw, you may be fined $1000 for setting off consumer fireworks without a permit on days other than Victoria Day or Canada Day.
Possession, discharging or igniting fireworks is prohibited in parks and on beaches. You are also not allowed to set off fireworks on public property, streets, parking lots or on private property that is not your own. Under the Parks Bylaw ,you may be fined $600 for possessing or setting off fireworks in a park or on a beach.
When displaying or discharging consumer fireworks, comply with the Fireworks Bylaw and the requirements to be aware of your surroundings. Do not discharge fireworks where they may be a nuisance, or pose a risk of fire or injury, or damage to any person or property.
You must have a permit from Toronto Fire Services, to display consumer fireworks on private property on any day of the year other than Victoria Day or Canada Day.
For information, contact Fire Preventions Special Events, Projects and Planning Unit.
Toronto Fire Services is responsible for ensuring that all indoor special effect pyrotechnics within the city are safe. All indoor fireworks or pyrotechnic effects must be approved by Toronto Fire Services in advance.
Toronto Fire Services has established fees for these permits.
Fireworks have the potential to cause serious injury. Inappropriate use of fireworks including setting off fireworks from apartment balconies, can pose a risk of fire, injury, or damage to people and property. Toronto Fire Services prefers that families visit a community fireworks presentation conducted by a professional firework display company.
If you are hosting your own backyard fireworks display, make sure you have the proper sized yard and that there are no buildings or trees nearby. Only responsible adults should supervise and set off the fireworks. Children and those under 18 years old are not permitted to discharge fireworks. Always follow the manufacturer's label for the fireworks you purchase. This will include information on how far away the spectators need to be so that everyone can stay safe.
Take the time to prepare, protect and prevent: prepare for a safe display, protect all and prevent fireworks accidents. View information on fireworks safety tips for adults hosting their own backyard fireworks event.
Information about fireworks rules is available at Fireworks – City of TorontoNever put used or unused fireworks in the Blue Bin. It is important to safely dispose of fireworks.
To dispose of used or unused fireworks, submerge the fireworks in water and soak them overnight. Wrap the soaked fireworks in a plastic bag to keep them from drying out and put them in the Garbage Bin.
Dispose of used or unused fireworks in small quantities – up to 10 items at a time. Additional quantities of fireworks should be placed in the Garbage Bin over separate garbage collection dates.
Lighters with fuel must be disposed of as household hazardous waste
For any questions, please contact the Special Events, Projects and Planning Unit by email.