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District of Columbia Allowed Firework Types (2026)
Restricted: Permitted: sparklers under 20 in., fountains, cones, torches, dip sticks, non-poisonous snakes, paper novelties and caps.
RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026
Permitted: sparklers under 20 in., fountains, cones, torches, dip sticks, non-poisonous snakes, paper novelties and caps. Prohibited: firecrackers, Roman candles, floral/artillery shells, bottle rockets, pinwheels, helicopters and anything that explodes, shoots a projectile, moves, or throws sparks beyond 12 ft.
Official source: fems.dc.gov →
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