Is it legal to pop fireworks around Greater New Orleans?

NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO ) — What’s a Fourth of July celebration without fireworks?

As many finalize their Fourth of July plans and parties, some people rush to stores to buy fireworks, varying from sparklers to vibrant, multi-colored fountains. Although fireworks are a Fourth of July staple, their use is not always allowed in certain areas.

In order to ensure that everyone has a fun, safe Fourth of July weekend, WGNO has curated a list of parishes where you can, or cannot, use fireworks.

Jefferson Parish

• According to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office, residents are not allowed to pop fireworks.
  • Kenner — The Kenner Police Department reports it’s also illegal in Kenner to pop fireworks.
  • Gretna — According to the Gretna Police Department, fireworks may be popped, but only on Wednesday, July 3 and Thursday, July 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.

Orleans Parish

• According to the New Orleans Fire Department, popping fireworks is illegal in Orleans Parish.

St. Tammany Parish

• According to the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office, it’s legal to pop fireworks in the parish.
  • Mandeville — Residents are not allowed to use fireworks. According to the Mandeville Police Department, the only fireworks that are allowed are the ones at the annual “Light Up the Lake” celebration.
  • Slidell — According to the Slidell Police Department, fireworks are not allowed within city limits.

Plaquemines Parish

• Plaquemines Parish residents are allowed to pop fireworks, according to the Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office.

St. Bernard Parish

• According to the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office, residents can pop fireworks during Fourth of July weekend. From Tuesday, June 25 through Thursday, July 4, fireworks may be used from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. On Friday, July 5, residents can use fireworks from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

St. Charles Parish

• Residents of St. Charles Parish are allowed to pop fireworks on July 3 and 4. According to the St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office, fireworks can only be used from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.

St. James Parish

• According to officials from the St. James Parish Sheriff’s Office, residents are allowed to pop fireworks.

St. John the Baptist Parish

• Residents of St. John the Baptist Parish can pop fireworks this Fourth of July weekend, according to the St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Tangipahoa Parish

• Tangipahoa Parish residents can use fireworks outside of any city limits, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Terrebonne Parish

• According to Sheriff Tim Soignet, residents can pop fireworks from dusk until 10 p.m. on the Fourth of July.
  • Houma — Fireworks are not allowed.

Washington Parish

• Fireworks are legal during the Fourth of July weekend, according to the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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