Fireworks: Garfield vs Paramus

All consumer fireworks that explode or leave the ground are illegal in Garfield under N.J.S.A. 21:3-1 et seq., the NJ Explosives and Fireworks Act. Only non-aerial, non-explosive sparkling devices and novelties (handheld/ground sparkling devices, snakes, glow worms, smoke devices, trick noisemakers) are legal for sale and use to persons aged 16 and older, per P.L. 2017 c. 92 (signed June 28, 2017). Public displays require a state permit. Garfield enforces these rules through its Police and Fire Departments, with public reminders issued via the city's annual Fireworks Advisory.

Fireworks in Paramus are governed primarily by New Jersey state law: N.J.S.A. 21:3-1 et seq. (Explosives and Fireworks Act) and N.J.S.A. 21:2-1 et seq., as amended by P.L. 2017, c. 92. Since 2017, only non-explosive, non-aerial hand-held or ground-based sparkling devices, snakes, glow worms, smoke devices, and trick noisemakers are legal for consumer use. All aerial and explosive fireworks remain illegal without a state-issued permit, and public displays require a permit through the New Jersey Division of Fire Safety.