Queen Creek, AZ Fire Regulations: Fireworks (2026)
Key Facts
- Discharge window 1
- May 4-6
- Discharge window 2
- June 24-July 6
- Discharge window 3
- Dec 26-Jan 4
- Also allowed
- 2nd-3rd days of Diwali
- Public property
- Discharge prohibited always
- Public display permit
- Required from Fire Chief
Summary
Queen Creek limits consumer fireworks to three narrow windows each year, May 4-6, June 24-July 6 and December 26-January 4, plus Diwali, and bans discharge everywhere on public property, parks and rights-of-way regardless of the date.
It is unlawful for any person to use, discharge or ignite fireworks within the Town as provided in A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 13, and Article 1. The use, discharge or ignition of permissible consumer fireworks is limited to May 4 through May 6, June 24 through July 6 and December 26 through January 4 each year and the second and third days of Diwali of each year... It is unlawful for any person to discharge or ignition of fireworks is prohibited on all public property including in all public parks, public retention areas, public rights-of-way and Public Facilities.
Full Breakdown
Town Code Section 9-4-4 incorporates the definitions in A.R.S. Section 36-1601 and makes it unlawful to use, discharge or ignite fireworks except as provided in A.R.S. Title 36, Chapter 13, Article 1. Permissible consumer fireworks may only be discharged May 4 through May 6, June 24 through July 6, and December 26 through January 4 each year, plus the second and third days of Diwali. Discharge is prohibited on all public property at any time, including public parks, retention areas, rights-of-way and Public Facilities. A Supervised Public Display, a monitored performance of display fireworks open to the public, requires a permit from the Fire Chief, Town Fire Marshal or designee under Section 18-1-8(B), and Novelty Items are not restricted by this section.
Retail sale is likewise limited to set windows: April 25 through May 6, May 20 through July 6, December 10 through January 3, and two days before Diwali through its third day. Sellers must post signage at least two inches tall reading \"Fireworks - No Smoking\" near every sales aisle, and fireworks tent operators must post four-inch letters on each exterior side reading \"No Fireworks Discharged Within 300 Feet.\" The section was adopted by Ordinance 764-21 on September 15, 2021, and amended by Ordinance 833-24 in April 2024 and Ordinance 859-25 in February 2025.
Violations & Fines
Except where state statute otherwise controls, violating the discharge, sale or signage requirements of Section 9-4-4 is a civil offense. Under Section 9-4-5, Authorized Enforcement Agents, including the Fire Marshal and Fire Chief, may seize, remove or cause the removal of fireworks, explosives and related materials possessed or used in violation, and the Town may recover its enforcement costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
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