Connecticut Issues Ban on Certain Fireworks Ahead of Celebrations

WHO:

CT News Junkie - Connecticut residents and non-professional users of fireworks are affected by the law.

WTNH - Professional pyrotechnicians are exempt from the ban on fireworks.

WHAT:

CT News Junkie - Fireworks have been illegal for non-professional use in Connecticut for decades.

WTNH - The only firework-related devices that can be sold and used in Connecticut are sparklers and fountains.

WTNH - Individuals must be over 16 years old to use sparklers and fountains.

WHERE:

CT News Junkie - The law applies statewide in Connecticut.

WHEN:

CT News Junkie - The law was amended in 2000 to allow the sale of sparklers and fountains.

WHY:

CT News Junkie - The ban on fireworks is intended to regulate safety and prevent hazards associated with non-professional use.

HOW:

CT News Junkie - The law specifies that any firework that "goes ‘boom’ or leaves the ground" is illegal for non-professional use.

(UPDATED July 1, 2026 21:26 UTC)

In Connecticut, the law prohibits non-professional use of fireworks, allowing only sparklers and fountains for individuals over 16 years old. Professional pyrotechnicians are exempt from this ban, which has been in place for decades to enhance safety and reduce hazards associated with non-professional fireworks. The law specifically states that any firework that "goes ‘boom’ or leaves the ground" is illegal for non-professional users across the state.