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District of Columbia Where to Buy Fireworks (2026)

Conditional: In the District of Columbia you may buy certain ground-based consumer fireworks — sparklers, fountains, cones, torches and novelties, nothing aerial or exploding — from licensed temporary stands during a window around July 4.

ConditionalVerified Jun 7, 2026

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In the District of Columbia you may buy certain ground-based consumer fireworks — sparklers, fountains, cones, torches and novelties, nothing aerial or exploding — from licensed temporary stands during a window around July 4. Stands need both a DLCP license and Fire Marshal approval.

Official source: dlcp.dc.gov →

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Where to Buy Fireworks in states bordering District of Columbia

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

MarylandRestricted
Maryland allows only ground-based sparklers and fountains to be sold, and only where the locality allows them; aerials and firecrackers aren't sold to consumers.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: mdsp.maryland.gov · Full Maryland rule →
VirginiaRestricted
In Virginia only non-aerial, non-explosive fireworks — fountains and sparklers — are sold to consumers; aerials and firecrackers aren't sold at retail, and localities may restrict further.
Verified Jun 5, 2026 · Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →

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