Fireworks By-law Review

Project overview

The City conducted a review of its Fireworks Licensing and Use By-law. As part of this review, the City held a survey in early 2025, inviting the public to share their experiences with fireworks, priorities about fireworks-use and feedback on the rules for using fireworks in Mississauga.

Responses informed recommendations for potential changes and improvements to the Fireworks and related by-laws. A report was presented to the General Committee in May 2025.

About fireworks use

The Fireworks Licensing and Use By-law regulates the sale and use of fireworks in Mississauga. It was enacted in November 2023 after review of the previous by-law and engagement with the community. The by-law permits the use of fireworks on private property on Lunar New Year, Victoria Day, Canada Day, Diwali and New Year’s Eve.

On these designated holidays, fireworks can be used without a permit on private property that you own. You are not allowed to set off fireworks on a street, sidewalk, boulevard, public property or on any private property that is not your own.

To use fireworks in a City park or on private property on any other day of the year, you must obtain a fireworks permit from Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services.

To learn more, visit Mississauga.ca/fireworks

Project contact

For questions about this project, contact Matt Chin, Business Analyst, at enforcement.yoursay@mississauga.ca.