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Rhode Island Allowed Firework Types (2026)

Restricted: Rhode Island allows ground and hand-held sparklers, fountains, torches, wheels, spinners, party poppers, snappers, snakes, glow worms, smoke devices, and dipped sticks — nothing that rises, fires a projectile, or makes a report.

RestrictedVerified May 31, 2026

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Rhode Island allows ground and hand-held sparklers, fountains, torches, wheels, spinners, party poppers, snappers, snakes, glow worms, smoke devices, and dipped sticks — nothing that rises, fires a projectile, or makes a report. Illegal: any firecracker, rocket, mortar, aerial, or device that launches a projectile or makes a report; sky lanterns are also banned.

Official source: webserver.rilegislature.gov →

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Allowed Firework Types in states bordering Rhode Island

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

ConnecticutRestricted
Connecticut allows sparklers and fountains only — non-explosive, non-aerial, and up to 100 grams. Bottle rockets, firecrackers, Roman candles, aerial shells, and all other fireworks are illegal to sell, buy, possess, or use without a permit.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: portal.ct.gov · Full Connecticut rule →
MassachusettsRestricted
Massachusetts allows no consumer fireworks at all — even sparklers, party poppers, snappers, firecrackers, spinners and "cold spark" devices are prohibited for consumers. No consumer category is legal.
Verified May 31, 2026 · Source: mass.gov · Full Massachusetts rule →

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