Fireworks: Madison vs Middleton
How do fireworks rules compare between Madison, WI and Middleton, WI?
Madison and Middleton have similar restriction levels.
Madison, WI
Dane County
Madison bans nearly all consumer fireworks under MGO 23.05, following WI Stat 167.10 which allows cities to further restrict. Only sparklers, snakes, smoke bombs, and stationary cone fountains are permitted without a permit.
View full Madison rules →Middleton, WI
Dane County
Wisconsin bans all aerial and explosive consumer fireworks. Only non-explosive types legal (sparklers, snakes, smoke devices). WI Stat. §167.10.
View full Middleton rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Madison | Middleton |
|---|---|---|
| State Law | WI Stat 167.10 | WI Stat. §167.10 |
| City Code | MGO 23.05 | - |
| Allowed | Sparklers, snakes, smoke | - |
| Banned | All aerial and explosive | - |
| Enforcement | MFD and MPD | - |
| Aerial | - | All illegal for consumers |
| Legal Types | - | Sparklers, snakes, smoke |
| Firecrackers | - | Illegal |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Madison FAQ
Are bottle rockets legal in Madison?
No. Bottle rockets and all aerial fireworks are illegal for consumer use within Madison without a city-issued permit.
Can I buy fireworks in Madison?
Only novelty items like sparklers. Retailers cannot sell aerial or explosive fireworks for use in the city.
Middleton FAQ
Are fireworks legal in Wisconsin?
Only non-explosive, non-aerial types (sparklers, snakes, smoke devices). All aerial fireworks are illegal.
Can I buy fireworks across the border?
Purchasing is not illegal, but possessing/using aerial fireworks in Wisconsin is.
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