Fireworks: Orlando vs Winter Park

Under Florida Statute Chapter 791, as amended by HB 65 (2020), consumers in Orlando may legally use aerial and explosive fireworks (firecrackers, bottle rockets, Roman candles, mortars) on three holidays: July 4 (Independence Day), December 31 (New Year Eve), and January 1 (New Year Day). Outside those dates, only state-approved sparklers and novelties listed on the Florida State Fire Marshal sparkler list may be used. Local nuisance, noise, and trespass rules still apply, and Orlando Fire Department prohibits fireworks during burn bans.

Consumer fireworks are banned in Winter Park except on the three state-preempted holidays under FL Statute 791.08: July 4, December 31, and January 1. Sparklers listed on the FL State Fire Marshal approved list are legal year-round.