While Fire work sales are legal, not all fireworks are legal in the City Of Dubuque. The city allows consumer fireworks typically have packaging stating “Consumer Fireworks, 1.4G, UN0336.” The City of Dubuque continues to allow the use of “novelty fireworks” such as party poppers, snappers, drop pops, snakes, and some sparklers.

The City of Dubuque allows groups to use display fireworks with proper permitting from the Dubuque Fire Department. This practice will not change with the new City Code amendments.

Any violation of the city’s ordinance limiting or prohibiting fireworks constitutes a simple misdemeanor, with a fine no less than $250. Residents who wish to report illegal fireworks use should call the non-emergency dispatch number at 563-589-4415. For additional information on selling fireworks in Dubuque, please contact Dubuque Fire Marshal at 563-589-4161 or email.

The state law also specifies that sales to persons under the age of 18 are prohibited and will result in simple misdemeanor charges with a minimum fine of $250. Additionally, any person under the age of 18 caught purchasing fireworks will be charged with a simple misdemeanor with a minimum fine of $250.