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Delaware Allowed Firework Types (2026)

Restricted: Delaware allows ground-based and handheld fireworks only: sparklers, fountains, spinners, ground blooms, jumping jacks, and snakes.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

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Delaware allows ground-based and handheld fireworks only: sparklers, fountains, spinners, ground blooms, jumping jacks, and snakes. All aerial and explosive devices — bottle rockets, firecrackers, Roman candles, anything that explodes or flies — are prohibited.

Official source: statefiremarshal.delaware.gov →

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Allowed Firework Types in states bordering Delaware

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

MarylandRestricted
Maryland permits gold-label sparklers, ground-based sparkling devices (fountains), and novelties (snaps, poppers, snakes). Prohibited: any aerial device (firecrackers, Roman candles, rockets, aerial shells) and anything explosive.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: mdsp.maryland.gov · Full Maryland rule →
New JerseyRestricted
New Jersey allows handheld and ground-based sparklers, ground-based fountains and smoke devices, and novelties (party poppers, snappers, snakes). Prohibited: ALL aerials and firecrackers — bottle rockets, Roman candles, firecrackers, mortars, anything that explodes or goes airborne.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: nj.gov · Full New Jersey rule →
PennsylvaniaPermitted
Pennsylvania permits consumer fireworks such as firecrackers, Roman candles, bottle rockets, and aerial shells. Display fireworks (larger salutes and professional aerial shells) require a permit. Ground and handheld sparkling devices and novelties are allowed at all times statewide.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: pa.gov · Full Pennsylvania rule →

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