Don’t expect to see fireworks this Victoria Day long weekend
Posted May 3, 2020 11:30:00 AM.
With the May long weekend just a couple of weeks away, officials are issuing a reminder about fireworks.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, fireworks cannot be set off in municipal parks, sports fields, laneways, or on school property.
If you're thinking of letting them off in your backyard, it's not officially banned, but it is discouraged.
There are a few reasons for that.
“Private backyard firework displays [are discouraged] to respect physical distancing protocol, due to provincially-imposed limitations on gatherings of more than five people not part of the same household, as well as the possibility of tying up emergency resources, as well as the risks associated with gatherings,” said The City of Waterloo in a release.
Residents are asked to consider alternate plans, and keep celebrations inside.
“This year, we are urging residents to keep their celebrations low key. Every year, there are firework related injuries, particularly among teens. We do not want to put additional pressure on emergency responders and hospitals,” said City of Cambridge Fire Chief Neil Main in a release.
Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic also issued a statement.
“It's difficult to accept that some of our cherished large public events and family gatherings cannot continue as planned this year. We look forward to the day when we can all come together once again and celebrate the events that make Kitchener such a wonderful and connected community.”
The community is also reminded that anyone selling fireworks needs a licence from their municipality.
You can see full details from each of the tri-cities below.
