What to know about fireworks in Tempe

As Independence Day approaches, Tempe warns residents about local regulations on fireworks.

The Fourth of July is coming up and starting next week on June 24, state law will permit the sale of fireworks, a city release explained. However, this doesn’t mean that all fireworks are permissible.

Some important regulations to keep in mind:

• Consumer fireworks include ground sparkling devices, sparkling wheel devices and ground-based sparklers and can only be sold and used at specified time periods during the year.
• Novelties known as snappers (pop-its), party poppers, glow worms, snakes, toy smoke devices, and sparklers can be purchased or used at all times.
• Aerial fireworks like roman candles, firecrackers, sky rockets and bottle rockets remain illegal in Arizona.

This city flyer lays out more information to guide you through your purchase. You can find more tips from the fire department, plus considerations for pets and vets at tempe.gov/fireworks .

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