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Wisconsin Allowed Firework Types (2026)

Conditional: In Wisconsin no permit is needed for sparklers up to 36 inches, stationary cones and fountains, toy snakes, smoke bombs, caps, and noisemakers, but firecrackers, Roman candles, bottle rockets, mortars and any aerial or exploding device need a local permit.

ConditionalVerified May 31, 2026

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In Wisconsin no permit is needed for sparklers up to 36 inches, stationary cones and fountains, toy snakes, smoke bombs, caps, and noisemakers, but firecrackers, Roman candles, bottle rockets, mortars and any aerial or exploding device need a local permit.

Official source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov →

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