There are many traditions that make Halloween a fun and spooky celebration, but the city is reminding Richmond residents that the use and possession of fireworks is illegal for the general public.
While some cities including Vancouver allow the use of fireworks on private property with a simple permit, according to Richmond Fire-Rescue and city bylaws, “a person must not purchase, sell, display for the purpose of sale, offer for sale, give, dispose of or distribute fireworks to any person” in Richmond. Bylaws also state that “a person must not possess, ignite, explode, set off, or detonate fireworks except as permitted under a display permit.”
Celebrate #Halloween responsibly and remember: fireworks are illegal in #RichmondBC -- no one can purchase, sell/distribute them. Possession/use of fireworks only allowed w/ special permit: https://t.co/48K9XiC6ae pic.twitter.com/yBZ0elkow1
— City of Richmond (@Richmond_BC) October 27, 2018
A permit application is available for download on the city’s website to put on a fireworks display, however only licensed fireworks supervisors may apply.
Still hoping to take in a pyrotechnic display in Richmond? Fireworks will be launched from Minoru Park at 8:30 and at Hugh Boyd Park, McLean Park, South Arm Park and Burkeville Park at 8:15 on Halloween night.
Check out 1 of 5 free fireworks shows on Wednesday, October 31 in Minoru, Burkeville, Hamilton, West Richmond and South Arm neighbourhoods. Find all the details as well as other #Halloween events in #RichmondBC at https://t.co/jQk79WG2yP pic.twitter.com/XAqNDghnoP
— City of Richmond (@Richmond_BC) October 26, 2018
