Victoria Day Long Weekend - Fireworks Update

As the Victoria Day long weekend approaches during the COVID-19 pandemic, residents are asked to continue to practice physical distancing by staying at least six feet apart and continue to follow the advice of health care experts.

The City of Burlington is committed to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 to protect its residents and employees.

Virtual Fireworks

Residents wanting to enjoy virtual fireworks can take part in an augmented reality (AR) fireworks experience by going to the snapd HUB app. Visit snapd.com/victoriaday for more information on how to view the virtual fireworks.

Fireworks Bylaw

The Burlington Fire Department is discouraging family firework displays this Victoria Day weekend due to the potential fire hazard and concerns around social gathering.

Fireworks must be used in accordance with the City's bylaw that regulates the sale and use of fireworks:

The setting off of fireworks is only permitted on Victoria Day and Canada Day and the three days immediately before each of these holidays.
Fireworks shall only be discharged on private property. No person shall set off any fireworks on any highway, street and not on public property including city parks or schoolyards.
No person under the age of eighteen years shall set off any firework(s).
No person shall use, set off any firework(s) in such a place or in such a manner as might create danger or constitute a nuisance to any person or property, or cause or allow any unsafe act or omission at the time and place for the setting off of any fireworks.
No person shall set off any firework or fireworks in or into any building, doorway, automobile or other place where such setting off might create a danger or nuisance to any person or property

If you have any questions, please contact the Burlington Fire Department by email at firedepartment@burlington.ca.