Here are some tips on how to celebrate New Year’s Eve safely and legally in Snohomish County:
- Nowhere is it legal in unincorporated Snohomish County to discharge fireworks on New Year’s Eve. Call 425-407-3999 to report the illegal discharge of fireworks (please do not call 911 unless there is an immediate threat to life or property).
- You can legally discharge fireworks on New Year’s Eve in:
- Arlington
- Darrington
- Granite Falls
- Monroe
- Snohomish
- Stanwood
- Sultan
- The discharge of fireworks is illegal year-round in many places in Snohomish County, including:
- Brier
- Edmonds
- Everett
- Gold Bar
- Index
- Lynnwood
- Marysville (effective January 2017)
- Mill Creek
- Mountlake Terrace
- Mukilteo
- Woodway
- public property (including public streets, sidewalks, parking lots, or school property)
- private property without permission AND from private property onto public property
- Washington State Parks
- Snohomish County Parks
- Federal land, including those managed by the Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Forest Service
- It is illegal to discharge fireworks on New Year’s Eve in the following cities (they allow fireworks ONLY for the 4th of July holiday):
- Bothell
- Lake Stevens
Tips on the safe use of fireworks
Be prepared…before you light fireworks:
- Use legal fireworks, available at licensed outlets
- Store fireworks out of children’s reach
- Keep pets safe indoors
- Always keep water handy
Be Responsible… after you finish:
- Soak used fireworks in water
- Be considerate – clean up used fireworks
- Keep matches and lighters away from children
- Be prepared. Only use legal firework available at licensed outlets.
REMEMBER: Fireworks and alcohol and/or marijuana don’t mix! If you are in a jurisdiction where firework discharge is legal and you plan to partake, please assign a designated “shooter” who stays sober and unimpaired.
Author: Mario Lotmore
