Municipalities in Newfoundland and Labrador are sending out a reminder to those planning to ring in the New Year with the use of fireworks.
The fireworks by-law in the City of St. John’s allows for the use of family fireworks between the hours of 7:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and 12:30 a.m. the following day.
During the holidays, family fireworks are only allowed on New Year’s Eve from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. the following day.
The Fireworks By-Law also sets out rules and restrictions on the way family fireworks can be discharged. Learn more: https://t.co/JUs9I3uhyD pic.twitter.com/eKjWoSuSdo
— City of St. John's (@CityofStJohns) December 22, 2022
Family fireworks are those considered to be low-hazard and the use of any aerial fireworks or pyrotechnics requires special approval from the City.
Those planning to discharge fireworks must be aged 18 and older, must have immediate access to a fire extinguisher and water in case of an emergency, aim fireworks away from people, buildings, vehicles, and public spaces.
To facilitate the City of St. John's New Year's Eve fireworks display at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 31 road closures will be in effect in the Quidi Vidi area. For all the details, visit: https://t.co/ba6vPZAE26
— City of St. John's (@CityofStJohns) December 28, 2022
Residents in Mount Pearl are permitted to light up the sky between dusk on New Year’s Eve and 12:30 a.m.
Discharging fireworks outside regulated hours can result in a fine from the City.
If weather conditions are not suitable, an alternate date will be announced.
Planning to use fireworks to celebrate the New Year? 🎆
In #MountPearl, fireworks are ONLY permitted between dusk on Dec 31 and 12:30am on Jan 1. Discharging fireworks outside of this time can result in a fine.
Details + fireworks safety tips: https://t.co/PnaBkIEbMa pic.twitter.com/fj0FjdLsox
— City of Mount Pearl (@Mount_Pearl) December 28, 2022
