Fireworks Restrictions in Montgomery County, Maryland

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Fireworks Restrictions in Montgomery County, Maryland

 

The restrictions on the use of fireworks vary by county and city in Maryland. It is especially important to know where fireworks are illegal.

 

It is illegal for any person to manufacture, possess, store, offer for sale, sell, discharge, use, burn or explode any fireworks in Montgomery County, Maryland, except that an authorized display may be conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic professional with a permit. Penalties for violations of the law include a fine up to $1,000 and/or six months in jail. All fireworks are illegal in Montgomery County, Prince George’s County and the City of Baltimore. 

 

Use the following links for information on local 4th of July Events:

Gaithersburg Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks

Germantown Glory

Mid-County Sparkles

Rockville Independence Day Events and Fireworks

Takoma Park Independence Day Celebration

4th of July Celebration in Poolesville

 

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Gaithersburg, MD 20879

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Comments (10)

Sally K. & David L. Hanson
EXP Realty 414-525-0563 - Brookfield, WI
WI Real Estate Agents - Luxury - Divorce

Such a need to be sooooo careful with these potentially dangerous things !  

Jun 29, 2016 12:36 AM
Grant Schneider
Performance Development Strategies - Armonk, NY
Your Coach Helping You Create Successful Outcomes

Good Morning Roy - the posts about the local fireworks on the 4th of July always get lots of traffic.

Jun 29, 2016 12:36 AM
Noah Seidenberg
Coldwell Banker - Evanston, IL
Chicagoland and Suburbs (800) 858-7917

Hi Roy, excellent information to stay safe in Montgomery County, Maryland. Enjoy your day.

Jun 29, 2016 12:52 AM
Belinda Spillman
Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO
Colorado Living!

This is very helpful information.  We have the same guidelines in Aurora CO yet so many buy fireworks outside of the area and bring them back to shoot them off.  I wouldn't want to be a police officer on the 4th.

Jun 29, 2016 02:26 AM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks so much for your comments. Leave the fireworks to the professionals and have a safe holiday weekend.

Jun 29, 2016 03:11 AM
Kathryn J.
Rentec Direct - Grants Pass, OR
Rentec Direct

Hi Roy we are both on the same page today!  Sharing fireworks safety.  Tis the season.... Be safe and enjoy your holiday weekend!

 

Jun 29, 2016 03:23 AM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

Hi, Roy. Great localism post. I'm sure people will love the links to the different firework shows. This is very timely. 

Jun 29, 2016 11:19 AM
Lou Ludwig
Ludwig & Associates - Boca Raton, FL
Designations Earned CRB, CRS, CIPS, GRI, SRES, TRC

Roy

Your post is right on point . . . . We need to know the firework restrictions for where we live.

Good luck and success.

Lou Ludwig

Jun 29, 2016 01:12 PM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, again, for your comments. Have a great day and an outstanding week.

Jun 30, 2016 01:27 AM
Roy Kelley
Realty Group Referrals - Gaithersburg, MD
UPDATE: 4th of July
Celebration & Fireworks 
at Bohrer Park 
 
Due to inclement weather, the festival activities of the Gaithersburg Independence Day Celebration have moved indoors.   Bring your family and friends to the Activity Center at Bohrer Park from 5 - 9 p.m. on July 4th to enjoy live music, games and activities for all ages, inflatables, an interactive DJ, giveaways, prizes, food vendors, and more!  Admission and parking are free!
 
Check the City's website for updates on the Fireworks Show!  If the fireworks are cancelled, they will be rescheduled to Friday, July 8 at Bohrer Park.
 
Jul 03, 2016 09:27 PM

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