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Minneapolis, MN Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)

Heavy Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Legal items
Sparklers, fountains, novelties
Illegal
Aerial, explosive
Park board land
All fireworks banned
Statute
MN 624.20
Fine
Up to 1,000 USD

Summary

Only non-explosive, non-aerial consumer fireworks (sparklers, fountains, snakes) are legal in Minneapolis under MN Statute 624.20. Firecrackers, bottle rockets, and aerial shells are illegal.

624.20 FIREWORKS. Subdivision 1. Regulation. (a) As used in sections 624.20 to 624.25, the term "fireworks" means any substance or combination of substances or article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration, or detonation, and includes blank cartridges, toy cannons, and toy canes in which explosives are used, the type of balloons which require fire underneath to propel them, firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, Roman candles, daygo bombs, sparklers other than those specified in paragraph (c), or other fireworks of like construction, and any fireworks containing any explosive or inflammable compound, or any tablets or other device containing any explosive substance and commonly used as fireworks. (c) The term also does not include wire or wood sparklers of not more than 100 grams of mixture per item, other sparkling items which are nonexplosive and nonaerial and contain 75 grams or less of chemical mixture per tube or a total of 500 grams or less for multiple tubes, snakes and glow worms, smoke devices, or trick noisemakers which include paper streamers, party poppers, string poppers, snappers, and drop pops, each consisting of not more than twenty-five hundredths grains of explosive mixture. The use of items listed in this paragraph is not permitted on public property. This paragraph does not authorize the purchase of items listed in it by persons younger than 18 years of age. The age of a purchaser of items listed in this paragraph must be verified by photographic identification.

Source: MN Statute 624.20View official code

Full Breakdown

Minnesota Statute 624.20 permits only non-explosive and non-aerial consumer fireworks. Legal items include wire or wood sparklers, cones and cylindrical fountains, ground spinners, illuminating torches, flitter sparklers, novelty smoke devices, and party poppers. Anything that explodes (firecrackers, M-80s) or rises into the air (bottle rockets, Roman candles, aerial shells, mortars) is illegal statewide, even if purchased legally in Wisconsin or on tribal land. Minneapolis enforces the state law and adds a prohibition on fireworks on all city parks and park board properties. Use on private property requires the property owner's permission. Public displays (July 4 fireworks over the river, Aquatennial, Twins games) require a state-licensed operator and a city permit. Violations are misdemeanors with fines up to 1,000 USD.

Violations & Fines

Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Minneapolis code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy fireworks in Wisconsin and use them in Minneapolis?
No, aerial or explosive fireworks bought out of state remain illegal to possess and use in Minnesota.
Where can I watch professional fireworks?
The July 4 show on the Mississippi River and Aquatennial fireworks are permitted professional displays.

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