Know these laws before setting off fireworks in Thurston County to celebrate the 4th of July
The Fourth of July is just next week, and so are the fireworks shows, festivals and other events many attend to celebrate.
But before celebrating with personal fireworks yourself, make sure you are actually allowed to. Below are the rules and regulations surrounding fireworks in all parts of Thurston County. They do not cover public fireworks displays put on by Thurston County cities — those receive special permits.
Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater
The cities of Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater all ban the sale, purchase and discharge of consumer fireworks, and the discharge of fireworks bought or sold in another place. The ban includes sparklers and all other types of fireworks.
All three cities allow the sale, purchase and use of novelty devices such as snakes, glow worms and party poppers.
Yelm
Yelm bans the sale, discharge and possession of all special fireworks. But Yelm does allow the sale or purchase of common fireworks from 9 a.m. Friday, June 28, to noon July 26, and the discharge of common fireworks from:
9 a.m. to 11 p.m. June 28 to July 3 and July 5-6.
9 a.m. to midnight on July 4.
Rainier
Rainier allows the sale of consumer fireworks from:
9 a.m. to 11 p.m. June 29 to July 4
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 5
And the discharge of consumer fireworks from:
9 a.m. to 11 p.m. June 29 to July 3
9 a.m. to midnight July 4
9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 5
Tenino
Tenino allows the sale of fireworks from:
9 a.m. to 11 p.m. June 29 to July 4
9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 5
Tenino also allows the discharge of fireworks from:
10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 3
10 a.m. to midnight on July 4
10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 5
Bucoda
Bucoda does not have bans on the sale, purchase or discharge of fireworks.
Unincorporated Thurston County
Thurston County allows the discharge of fireworks in unincorporated parts of the county from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 3 and July 4.
Washington State Parks
Fireworks are illegal on all Washington state park lands, including beaches in front of the parks. Discharging fireworks in a park may result in a $99 ticket.
National Parks
Fireworks, including sparklers, are illegal on all national park lands. Discharging fireworks in a park may result in a $5,000 fine and up to six months in jail. Violators may also be held liable for suppression costs.
