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Fireworks allowed in Surprise Dec. 24-Jan. 3

State gives OK for holiday season

Posted 12/23/20

With the New Year’s holiday fast approaching, be sure you know the laws regarding the use and sale of fireworks within the city of Surprise for this time of year.

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Holidays

Fireworks allowed in Surprise Dec. 24-Jan. 3

State gives OK for holiday season

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With the New Year’s holiday fast approaching, be sure you know the laws regarding the use and sale of fireworks within the city of Surprise for this time of year.

Here’s a quick overview for the winter holidays:

The minimum age for purchasing consumer fireworks is 16 years old.

Consumer fireworks use is allowed on private property within city limits, with the property owner’s consent, only between Dec. 24 and Jan. 3.

The sale of permissible consumer fireworks as defined under state law is allowed Dec. 10 through Jan. 3.

While the use of consumer fireworks is permitted on private property within the city limits, it is still illegal to use consumer fireworks anywhere on public property, including areas like streets, sidewalks and parks.

Residents living in HOA communities should also look into what types of restrictions are in place in their neighborhoods as they relate to fireworks use in driveways and yards.

Click here for a list of acceptable and non-acceptable consumer fireworks to use in Arizona.

Note that permits for the public display of fireworks may be granted by the Surprise Fire-Medical Department upon application of a Temporary Use Permit and proper inspection. Permits may be revoked during times of High Fire Danger warnings.

To report a violation, contact Code Enforcement at 623-222-3013.