Bellingham Maintains Fireworks Ban for 2026

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  Bellingham has maintained its decade-long ban on all consumer fireworks for the 2026 Independence Day celebrations“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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  The ban covers all fireworks within city limits“The City’s ban covers all consumer fireworks within City limits.”
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  The ban covers fountains“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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  The ban covers sparklers“This includes fountains, sparklers, smokeballs, and ground-spinning fireworks commonly referred to as ”
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  The ban covers 'safe and sane' fireworks“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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  The ban covers illegal explosives like M-80s“Some explosives also referred to as “fireworks” are actually illegal explosive devices that cannot legally be possessed anywhere in the State of Washington. Examples of illegal explosives include M-80s, cherry bombs, and any improvised explosive device.”
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  Violators face fines of $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 may seize fireworks immediately“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“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 city plans extra patrols to enforce the ban“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 city plans extra patrols to 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 residents to enjoy fireworks displays“Enjoy a fireworks display over Bellingham Bay at the annual 2026 Peoples Fourth of July Spectacular at Zuanich Point Park.”