Canada Day is one of the few days Burlington residents are allowed to set off fireworks on private property.

The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to attend a public display hosted by trained and certified professionals, such as Canada Day celebrations at Spencer Smith Park at 10 p.m. on Friday, July 1.

Here are some fireworks safety tips and reminders from the City.

Family (low-hazard) fireworks are permitted to be set off on Canada Day. Fireworks can be set off on private property (not in public parks) from sunset until 11 p.m. on Canada Day.

You have to be at least 18 years old to set off fireworks and they shouldn’t be discharged within 10 metres of buildings, structures, decks, vehicles, accessory building or other buildings.

“Please be responsible and respectful if you choose to do your own fireworks,” said Burlington Fire Chief Karen Roche.

“They pose a very real safety risk to anyone lighting them, watching them and surrounding properties. With safety and courtesy top of mind, we can all enjoy the holiday.”

If you choose to have a family or a home fireworks display, please follow these firework safety tips:

For more information on fireworks safety tips or if you have a fire safety related concern, visit the city website.