Fireworks can be purchased on Mercer Island between June 28 and July 4.  Discharge of legal “safe and sane” fireworks is allowable one day only, July 4 from 11 am to 11 pm. MICC 8.35  

Possessing, using or exploding any fireworks, firecrackers or explosives of any kind in any park except as part of a duly authorized public fireworks display is prohibited (MIMC 9.30.070). are posted throughout the City’s parks and open space properties.

Only “consumer fireworks” as defined by the State Fire Marshal and RCW 70.77 State Fire Marshal Fireworks Site are allowed and are authorized only if they are sold from a Washington State licensed stand. 

“Consumer Fireworks” are defined as:

·         Sparklers

·         Cones

·         Fountains

·         Ground spinners

·         Helicopters

·         Wheels

·         Small roman candles (no more than 20 grams of pyrotechnic composition)

·         Mine shells (no more than 40 grams of powder)

·         Smoke devices (WAC 212-17)

Prohibited items include

·         Firecrackers

·         Salutes

·         Rockets

·         Chasers

·         Aerial bombs

·         Other items exceeding the Washington State permitted categories for size & pyrotechnic material amounts

For additional information, visit the Washington State Patrol/Fire Marshall’s website regarding fireworks at: State Fire Marshal Fireworks Site

Fireworks can also be enjoyed at a community fireworks display. A public fireworks display will occur on Mercer Island (Luther Burbank Park) on Saturday, July 11 at approximately 10:15 pm, as part of Summer Celebration! festivities.

The State Fire Marshal urges citizens to follow these precautions when using fireworks:

·         Before you light fireworks - "Be Prepared!" Purchase only legal fireworks, available at approved stands. Talk with family members and guests about the laws for your area. Place pets indoors as they may become frightened. Keep a bucket of water nearby in which to place all used fireworks. Have a water hose or fire extinguisher nearby to put out stray sparks. Clear a level area away from things that can burn. Know the emergency number to call for your area, your address/location, and basic first aid. Teach your children to "stop, drop, and roll" if their clothes catch on fire.

·         When lighting fireworks - "Be Safe!" Set family boundaries. Have a designated adult light all fireworks. Do not allow young children to light fireworks. Use eye protection, wear safety goggles. Light one at a time, move away quickly, and keep at a safe distance until the display is finished. Use only outdoors, away from anything that can burn. To prevent injuries, never throw fireworks and never hold fireworks in your hand.

·         After you finish - "Be Responsible!" Clean up all debris when finished. Duds can be dangerous; if a device does not light or fire, an adult should wait at least fifteen minutes, approach it carefully, and place it in a bucket of water. Be sure all unused fireworks, matches and lighters are out of the sight and reach of children.