Fireworks Sold Through July 4 on Mercer Island

Consumer fireworks sales began at Mercer Island's sole fireworks stand on June 27, located in the Rite Aid parking lot on SE 32nd Street at the corner of 78th Avenue SE.

The sale of consumer fireworks by the stand, run by the Mercer Island Masonic Lodge, Mercer Island VFW, and Mercer Island Kiwanis to manage the sale of “consumer” fireworks until 11 p.m. on July 4.

With 900 retail fireworks stand licenses issued this year, State Fire Marshal Charles M. Duffy is reminding communities that, “Personal fireworks require personal responsibility.” 

Here are some safety tips from the Mercer Island Police Department to keep you, your family, and your friends safe

• Only purchase fireworks from LEGAL consumer firework establishments.
• Fireworks may be purchased on Mercer Island between June 27th and July 4th (MICC 8.35).
• The discharge of legal fireworks is allowed on only ONE DAY – July 4th from 11 A.M. to 11 P.M (MICC 8.35).
• Fireworks are PROHIBITED in public parks except as part of a duly authorized public firework display (MICC 9.30.070).
• Fireworks are NOT ALLOWED on school property or at school sponsored events (MISD Policy #5114).
• Visually inspect every firework you possess. Make sure fireworks look “safe and sane” to use. If fireworks look altered/illegal/unsafe, call 9-1-1 and have the Police Department or Fire Department inspect your fireworks.