Canada Day Long Weekend - Fireworks Safety

June 21, 2021 – To comply with physical distancing and gathering restrictions, there will be no public fireworks displays for Canada Day.

Discharging

The Town strictly prohibits setting off fireworks on public property, parkland, parks, roads or sidewalks and all designated outdoor spaces.

Fireworks can only be set off on private property on Canada Day (July 1, 2021).

Discharging fireworks on any other day is in violation of the by-law and is subject to a fine.

Selling

Retailers can only sell fireworks during the 10 days prior to Canada Day, starting June 22. Cost of the permit is $183.00, non-refundable. All retailers MUST purchase a permit.

Download and complete the Vendor Permit - email the permit and all necessary documentation to fire@caledon.ca.

Fire Prevention staff will be conducting fire safety inspections to verify compliance with the Fireworks By-law and any other federal and provincial regulations.

To learn more about fireworks safety guidelines, please visit: caledon.ca/fireworks. For questions and concerns about fireworks, please contact (905) 584-2272 Ext. 4303 or email fire@caledon.ca.

To review the Fireworks By-law (#2016-102), visit caledon.ca/by-laws.

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Catherine McLean
Director, Customer Service and Communications
905.584.2272 x. 4146 | catherine.mclean@caledon.ca