Fireworks are prohibited in both the City of Des Moines (Des Moines Municipal Code 9.42) and the City of Federal Way (Federal Way Municipal Code chapter 8 article IV). Permitted fireworks displays by a licensed pyrotechnician are allowed.

Each year, police officers and firefighters respond to numerous instances of illegal use of fireworks. Many of these reports involve property damage, and some have caused serious injuries to children and adults.

In the interest of public safety, we would like to ask for your support and cooperation in preventing as many of these fireworks-related fires and injuries as possible.

If you buy fireworks and bring them to Des Moines or Federal Way you risk being fined and having them confiscated because they are not legal.

Attend a public Display

The City of Des Moines public display is the Fireworks over Des Moines on July 4th at the Des Moines Marina.

The City of Federal Way has a public display is the Red, White and Blues Festival on July 4th at Celebration Park.

In unincorporated King County:

• Fireworks may be discharged only on July 4 from 9 a.m. until midnight.
• Fireworks sales are legal beginning at noon on June 28 until 11 p.m. and then daily between the hours of 9 a.m. and 11 p.m. through July 4. No sales can occur after July 4.
• To purchase fireworks you must be at least 16 years of age with picture identification.
• Only use LEGAL fireworks. Many fireworks sold on reservations are not legal to use off the reservation.