Fourth of July and Fireworks

As 4th of July celebrations approach, Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue wants to remind citizens of the laws and regulations within our district. You can use our interactive map to see the banned areas. Please note that even though you can purchase fireworks in the South West Urban Growth Area (SW UGA), they are still banned from discharge in those areas. The sale of fireworks will be restricted in the SW UGA in 2025.

Call 425-407-3999 to report the illegal discharge of fireworks (please do not call 911 unless there is an immediate threat to life or property).

Within the cities of Monroe and Lake Stevens, the discharge of fireworks is allowed only on July 4th from 9 A.M. until midnight.

For the safest way to celebrate, Snohomish Regional recommends:

• Attending a public fireworks show.
  • Find public fireworks displays Here
• Using other ways to celebrate the holiday like attending a light show, using glow sticks, hosting a BBQ, or hanging up outdoor lights.

If your family wants to enjoy a small fireworks display at home, Snohomish Regional recommends that you:

• Only use the types of fireworks you can buy at a local fireworks stand. Find a list of these Here.
• Only allow adults wearing protective eyewear to ignite fireworks.
• Never pick up a firework "dud."
• Remember to be a good neighbor. Clean up your fireworks debris after your celebration
• Be aware of veterans and pets in your neighborhood that may be affected by loud noises.

IT IS ALWAYS ILLEGAL TO

• Discharge fireworks before or after the Fourth of July.
• Discharge fireworks in Arlington, Bothell (except for sparklers, tanks and novelty devices on July 4 between 9am-11pm), Brier, Edmonds, Everett, Gold Bar, Index, Lynnwood, Marysville, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, and Woodway.
• Discharge fireworks in any Washington State Park or Snohomish County Park.
• Discharge fireworks on federal land, including those managed by the Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest Service.
• Discharge fireworks on public property, public streets, sidewalks, parking lots, or school property.
• Discharge fireworks on private property without permission, and to discharge fireworks from private property onto public property.
• Possess or discharge illegal fireworks. Firecrackers, rockets, rockets, M-80s, dynamite, and all homemade fireworks are all illegal.
• Release sky lanterns. In the summer months, sky lanterns are banned in Washington state due to the high fire risk that they pose.