What you need to know about setting off Diwali fireworks in Mississauga

Mississauga residents who’ll celebrate Diwali are reminded that they can set off fireworks on their property without having to get a permit from the City.

The annual South Asian festival of lights, which begins on Monday (Oct. 24), is one of four holidays throughout the year where people can set off fireworks at their homes.

City of Mississauga officials say people can only set off fireworks on private property/at home without permits on Victoria Day, Canada Day, Lunar New Year and Diwali.

On any other day, people must apply to the City for a fireworks display permit, officials say.

However, fireworks cannot be used on a public street, park or road without a permit, according to the City.

Also, “you should only buy fireworks from a licensed retailer,” City officials add.

While people do not need to acquire permits for Diwali fireworks at home, City officials are reminding them to be safe in setting up and conducting displays.

“…we ask you to think of your neighbours and be safe,” officials say, adding glow sticks, noisemakers and sparklers are all safer alternatives to fireworks.

Those who want to plan a commercial or public fireworks display, on public or private property, require a different permit.

In those cases, various information and fees must be provided to Mississauga Fire and Emergency Services including name of certified fireworks supervisor/pyrotechnician, diagram of site location and letter of consent from property owner (if not owned by the applicant), among other information.

For more information, email [email protected] or call 905-896-5908.

Any fireworks complaints related to displays on private property can be addressed by calling 311 within Mississauga. For complaints related to fireworks on public roadways, call Peel Regional Police at 905-453-3311.

For complaints related to fireworks in parks, call 905-615-4060.