Fireworks Laws and Regulations in the City of Walla Walla

Hours allowed for discharge of fireworks in Walla Walla:

• 6 p.m. Dec. 31 until 1 a.m. Jan. 1
• 9 a.m.-midnight on July 4

In March 1995, the City invited public comment on several proposed ordinances, which included rules for food service, nuisances, fireworks, and noise control. On April 12 of that year, the City Council approved Ordinance 95-7, which among other actions, established the majority of the City's current fireworks policy. Click here to view the City Municipal Code governing fireworks.

Questions? Contact the City of Walla Walla Fire Department at 509.524.4314.

Fireworks that are LEGAL in Walla Walla

         Novelties/Snap-Its                        Cone fountains

         Cylindrical fountains                   Hand-held sparklers

             Ground spinners                             Smoke devices

                                                       Wheels

Fireworks that are ILLEGAL in Walla Walla 

• Fireworks that travel more than 20 feet off the ground
• Fireworks that travel more than 15 feet along the ground
• Fireworks specifically designed to produce noise including whistles, booms, pops, crackles, and bangs
• Bees/butterflies

• Torches

             Parachutes                                Roman candles

      Air spinners/helicopters                   Cakes/shells/mines

Fireworks that are ILLEGAL in Walla Walla and Washington 

               Firecrackers                                    Bottle rockets

       Explosive devices                         Sky rockets/missiles

Tips for Firework Safety

• Use only legal fireworks. Many types of fireworks, even when purchased at fireworks booths in Walla Walla County or adjacent cities, are not permitted in the city of Walla Walla.

• Only use fireworks outdoors, away from structures, vehicles, and combustible materials. No fireworks may be possessed or discharged in any public park. 

• Do not throw fireworks or hold them in your hands.

• Protect your eyes.

• Never tamper with or alter a firework.

• Light only one device at a time.

• Never attempt to relight a firework that fails to light or does not work the first time.

• Keep water close by, and soak fireworks after use.

• By Washington state law, firework sales are limited to people age 16 and older. Keep fireworks, matches, and lighters away from children.

• Clean up after yourself.

• Many animals become frightened; consider pets.