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District of Columbia Fireworks Dates & Times (2026)

Info: Permitted sparklers/novelties may be used around Independence Day and New Year's per District rules; retail sale is permitted only during a limited season under FEMS-issued permits.

InfoVerified May 31, 2026

Permitted sparklers/novelties may be used around Independence Day and New Year's per District rules; retail sale is permitted only during a limited season under FEMS-issued permits. Use is restricted to private property and prohibited on federal park land (e.g., the National Mall).

Official source: fems.dc.gov →

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