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Bellingham Maintains Fireworks Ban for 2026

Monday, July 13, 2026

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Bellingham has reaffirmed its decade-long ban on consumer fireworks for the 2026 Independence Day celebration, prohibiting all types including fountains, sparklers, and rockets within city limits.

Fire Chief Bill Hewett emphasized that the ban helps residents enjoy the public Fourth of July show safely, noting Bellingham has one of the best displays in the region. Violations carry fines ranging from $250 to $1,000, with law enforcement authorized to seize fireworks immediately.

The city plans extra patrols July 2–4 to enforce the ban and educate residents. The annual Peoples Fourth of July Spectacular at Zuanich Point Park will offer a safe alternative for fireworks viewing.

📄 Source: Local Government — https://cob.org/news/2026/consumer-fireworks-are-banned-in-bellingham

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Bellingham has reaffirmed its decade-long ban on consumer fireworks for the 2026 Independence Day celebration“To protect residents and visitors, the City of Bellingham has prohibited all consumer fireworks for more than a decade. That ban remains firmly in place this year.”
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Bellingham is prohibiting all types of consumer fireworks including fountains, sparklers, and rockets within city limits“The City’s ban covers all consumer fireworks within City limits. This includes fountains, sparklers, smokeballs, and ground-spinning fireworks commonly referred to as “safe and sane” fireworks, in addition to rockets, aerial missiles, Roman candles, and other projectile fireworks.”
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Fire Chief Bill Hewett emphasized that the ban helps residents enjoy the public Fourth of July show safely““Bellingham has one of the best Fourth of July shows in the region,” said Bellingham Fire Chief Bill Hewett. “Enjoy the public show safely and leave the fireworks to the pros.””
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Bellingham has one of the best displays in the region““Bellingham has one of the best Fourth of July shows in the region,” said Bellingham Fire Chief Bill Hewett.”
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Violations of the ban carry fines ranging from $250 to $1,000“Any person who violates the consumer fireworks ban will be subject to a civil infraction with a fine of up to $1,000. The minimum fine is $250.”
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Law enforcement is authorized to seize fireworks immediately upon violations“Law enforcement officials also have the authority to immediately seize fireworks that are located within the City.”
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The city plans extra patrols July 2–4 to enforce the ban and educate residents“Education and enforcement activities are planned this year — including extra patrols July 2–4 for fireworks complaints — to help ensure residents and visitors are aware of Bellingham’s fireworks ban.”
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The annual Peoples Fourth of July Spectacular at Zuanich Point Park will offer a safe alternative for fireworks viewing“Enjoy a fireworks display over Bellingham Bay at the annual 2026 Peoples Fourth of July Spectacular at Zuanich Point Park.”