Fireworks

Can I set off fireworks in Alaska?

For the most part, local governments set the rules for fireworks in Alaska. 

In Anchorage, fireworks are illegal all year. That is also true in the Mat-Su Borough, except in certain areas on December 31 and January 1 if fire danger is low. On the other hand, Houston allows fireworks on private property under certain circumstances. 

On the Kenai Peninsula, fireworks are generally not allowed, but there are exceptions. Soldotna only allows fireworks if you have a permit. Kenai allows fireworks on December 31 and January 1 subject to certain restrictions, but only if you are over age 18. 

The Fairbanks North Star Borough limits the amount of fireworks you can use to 250 pounds, except for public displays with a permit. The Borough can also ban all fireworks if fire danger is high. 

In Juneau, some areas allow fireworks and some areas ban them, so be sure to ask before you set off any fireworks. 

Even if you are not in a municipality, you may still be prohibited from setting off fireworks, especially during fire season. For instance, using fireworks on state land is illegal from April 1 to August 31. Fireworks are also prohibited on federal land, including all National Park Service, National Forest, and Bureau of Land Management lands.

Also keep in mind that you, or your parents if you are under 18, may have to pay for damage you cause by setting off fireworks. This may include the cost of fighting wildfires.

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