Leave Fireworks to the Professionals

Fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts because they are dangerous.

There have been more than 550 fires and explosions involving illegal fireworks in Massachusetts in the past five years. Six firefighters were injured in these incidents, and damages were estimated at nearly $1 million.

Between 2020 and 2024, Massachusetts medical facilities treated more than 200 people for burns and other injuries associated with fireworks. While this number is significant, Massachusetts' per capita fireworks injury rate is about one-fifth the national average. This is because Massachusetts law prohibits the possession, use, and sale of fireworks without a permit and certification. The law applies even if you buy them legally in another state. Leave fireworks to the professionals and see a great professional fireworks display this year. 

Summer 2025 Permitted Fireworks Displays (as of 7/9/25)

Display City	Date	Time	Display Location	Rain Date
Scituate	7/11/2025	10:00 PM	Behind St. Mary’s Hall – 14 Edward Foster Rd.	7/12/2025
Worcester	7/11/2025	After game	Fitton Football Stadium – Fitton Ave.	N/A
Clinton	7/12/2025	9:15 PM	Veteran’s Athletic Field – 275 West Boylston St.	7/13/2025
East Otis	7/12/2025	9:15 PM	Otis Reservoir - Sargent Rd.	7/13/2025
Holliston	7/12/2025	10:00 PM	Holliston H.S. Athletic Field – 370 Hollis St.	7/13/2025
Salisbury	7/12/2025	10:15 PM	Salisbury Beach – barge 1000’ ft from shore	N/A
Scituate	7/12/2025	10:00 PM	Behind St. Mary’s Hall – 14 Edward Foster Rd.	N/A
Uxbridge	7/12/2025	9:00 PM	62 Capron St.	7/13/2025
Worcester	7/18/2025	Post game	Outfield Polar Park – Polar Park Stadium	N/A
Northbridge	7/19/2025	9:00 PM	Lasell Field - 171 Linwood Ave – Whitinsville	7/20/2025
Salisbury	7/19/2025	10:15 PM	Salisbury Beach – barge 1000’ ft from shore	N/A
Worcester	7/21/2025	After game	Fitton Football Stadium – Fitton Ave.	N/A
North Attleboro	7/25/2025	9:15 PM	N. Attleboro HS Athletic Field – 564 Landry Ave.	N/A
Worcester	7/25/2025	After game	Fitton Football Stadium – Fitton Ave.	N/A
Brimfield	7/26/2025	9:00 PM	Brimfield Auction Acres (rear field) 35 Main St.	7/27/2025
North Attleboro	7/26/2025	9:15 PM	N. Attleboro HS Athletic Field – 564 Landry Ave.	N/A
Salisbury	7/26/2025	10:15 PM	Salisbury Beach – barge 1000’ ft from shore	N/A
Turner Falls	7/26/2025	9:30 PM	Field off Unity Park – 1st St.	N/A
Worcester	8/01/2025	Post game	Outfield Polar Park – Polar Park Stadium	N/A
Salisbury	8/02/2025	10:15 PM	Salisbury Beach – barge 1000’ ft from shore	N/A
Worcester	8/08/2025	Post game	Outfield Polar Park – Polar Park Stadium	N/A
Salisbury	8/09/2025	10:15 PM	Salisbury Beach – barge 1000’ ft from shore	N/A
Salisbury	8/16/2025	10:15 PM	Salisbury Beach – barge 1000’ ft from shore	N/A
Worcester	8/22/2025	Post game	Outfield Polar Park – Polar Park Stadium	N/A
Salisbury	8/23/2025	10:15 PM	Salisbury Beach – barge 1000’ ft from shore	N/A
Salisbury	8/30/2025	10:15 PM	Salisbury Beach – barge 1000’ ft from shore	N/A
Worcester	9/05/2025	Post game	Outfield Polar Park – Polar Park Stadium	N/A
Worcester	9/19/2025	Post game	Outfield Polar Park – Polar Park Stadium	N/A
Billerica	9/20/2025	8:10 PM	Marshall Middle School – 15 Floyd St.	N/A

Sparklers Are as Dangerous as Other Fireworks

Fireworks and sparklers are not safe, especially around children. Sparklers burn at temperatures of over 1,800° Fahrenheit.  This is hotter than the melting point of aluminum!  Children suffer some of the most severe burn injuries caused by sparklers. 

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that “there were an estimated 1,600 emergency department-treated injuries associated with firecrackers and 900 with sparklers” in 2020. This accounted for almost 10% of all fireworks-related injuries that year.  Of those 900 injuries from sparklers, 44% were to children under the age of 5. 

In addition to causing injuries, sparklers are hot enough to cause fires -- even after they've been extinguished.  In 2022, the unsafe disposal of sparklers caused a three-alarm fire in Dracut that displaced nine people. 

Info for Fire Departments and Industry Professionals

Only licensed professionals are permitted to shoot fireworks in Massachusetts. This is the main reason that Massachusetts' fireworks injury rate is about 1/5 the national rate.

DFS has information for the fireworks industry and for fire prevention officers who enforce the state's fireworks laws and safety regulations.

For Fire Departments Only

DFS can provide technical, compliance, and enforcement support, 24/7, especially during the July 4th week. For immediate help call:

• 508-820-2000 (outside regular business hours)
• 978-567-3375 (Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
• These numbers are for fire departments only. For citizen complaints about the illegal sale or use of fireworks please call your local police department at 9-1-1.

Visit the Blasting, explosives, and fireworks page for more information.

Confiscated Fireworks for Police and Fire Departments Only

To notify the State Police Bomb Squad of confiscated fireworks, fire and police departments (only) should call 978-567-3310 during business hours. For 24-hour emergencies or large quantities, read this flyer on activating emergency resources. 

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