East Gwillimbury’s (EG) Fireworks By-law regulates the use and sale of fireworks, including when and where they can be set off. 

Fireworks can only be set off on your own private property between sunset and 11 p.m. from May 16 to May 20 and from June 29 to July 3, unless Town permission has been granted.

You must be 18 years old to set off fireworks. 

Any person in violation of the Fireworks By-law may be fined. Please contact our By-law Department to report any fireworks complaints or call the non-emergency YRP number at 1-866-876-5423.

Firework Permits 

Permits are required for any firework displays outside of Canada Day and Victoria Day.

Display Fireworks Permit  Theatrical Fireworks Permit

Setting off fireworks is not permitted on public property unless permission from the property owner is obtained. Find more information in the Fireworks Bylaw.

Fireworks Safety

Fireworks are part of many celebrations and traditions. The fire service strongly recommends attending a professional display instead of doing your own fireworks, as they can be very dangerous. 

If you do choose to use fireworks, remember the safety tips below.:

  • Choose an area at least 30 m by 30 m with no trees or power lines
  • Read the instructions on each product carefully 
  • Make sure an adult (18+) lights the fireworks 
  • Keep an eye on the wind direction and strength, do not set off fireworks when winds are strong 
  • Keep a large pail of water or a garden hose nearby 
  • Bury longer fireworks half-way in the ground or sand and pack the earth around it
  • Never hold fireworks when using them and light standing at an arm's lengths away
  • Have spectators stand at least 20 m away 
  • Never try to re-light fireworks that do not fire the first time 
  • Use protective eyewear and footwear 
  • Never put fireworks in your pockets 
  • Never throw fireworks 
  • Keep pets inside during your fireworks display
  • Place all used fireworks and those that did not light in a pail of water