Fireworks are illegal in Lafayette - except for professional displays with a permit
Ordinance 12-2022 bans the sale, use, and possession of all fireworks in Lafayette.
Only professional fireworks displays are allowed in Lafayette, and those shows require a permit through the Lafayette Fire Department. No form of fireworks without a permit is allowed in Lafayette.
Leave fireworks to the professionals! Personal fireworks can be unsafe, cause injury, and disturb neighbors and pets. Residents are encouraged to safely enjoy the Chamber of Commerce's Independence Day Fun & Fireworks event on July 1, 2023.
The definition of a firework is any composition or device designed to produce a visible or audible effect by combustion, deflagration, or detonation. This includes all devices, even items that don’t leave the ground, like sparklers, ground spinners, and fountains.