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Bundle up the family and head to Sir Winston Churchill Square and City Hall Plaza to usher in a new year at the New Year’s Eve Downtown Festival and Fireworks.
Please note: High winds or severe weather may result in the cancellation of some outdoor activities.
What you need to know about the use of fireworks within Edmonton’s city limits.
To use fireworks in Edmonton, you must have a Fireworks Permit.
Work with a Fire Prevention Officer to:
The New Year’s Eve fireworks shows are each approximately 12 minutes in length.
Snow or Rain
Snow or rain will not cause the fireworks to be cancelled.
Wind
40km/h is the legal limit that we are allowed to shoot fireworks in. Anything over that will result in the cancellation of the fireworks. The direction of the wind is also a major factor. Some parts of the show may have to be cut if the winds become too high, but we would try to get as much of the show launched as possible.
Extreme Cold
Extreme cold does not affect the fireworks. However, extremely cold weather can affect the outdoor programming.
If someone or something were to infringe on the fireworks safety zone, the fireworks could be delayed or cancelled. Safety is the number 1 priority.