When can I set off fireworks on the Fourth of July holiday weekend?

The Pennsylvania State Police fireworks guide takes into account the extended Fourth of July holiday weekend and allows for a longer window for fireworks displays.

“Municipalities may restrict the use of fireworks between 10 p.m. and 10 a.m., except on July 2, 3 and 4, and December 31, when they may be used until 1 a.m.,” the State Police guidance states. “If July 4 falls on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, they may be used until 1 a.m. on the immediately preceding and following Friday and Saturday.”

This means that from July 2nd to 6th you can set off your legal fireworks every night until 1am.

Which fireworks are legal in Pennsylvania?

The fireworks guidelines specify which types of fireworks are permitted.

“Consumers in Pennsylvania may purchase and use 'Class C' or 'personal use' fireworks such as firecrackers, fireworks, firework rockets and similar fireworks containing 50 milligrams or less of explosives,” a Pennsylvania State Police warning states. “'Display fireworks,' which include gun salutes containing more than two grains or 130 milligrams of explosives and professional air grenades containing more than 60 grams of pyrotechnic composition, may continue to be used only by professionals with a permit from the municipality where the fireworks display is taking place.”