Those planning to celebrate Lunar New Year in Mississauga by setting off backyard fireworks on Tuesday night are reminded they may do so only between 6 and 10 p.m., the city says.

City of Mississauga officials say Lunar New Year, which falls today (Feb. 17), is one of five holidays throughout the year when residents don’t need to acquire permits from the city to use fireworks on their private property.

The other occasions when fireworks are allowed are New Year’s Eve, Victoria Day, Canada Day and Diwali.

There are, however, a number of key changes to the rules this year for people who celebrate with fireworks on Lunar New Year and any of the other holidays/dates when such celebrations can take place on private property without permits.

Under Mississauga’s amended fireworks bylaw approved by city council in late 2025, residents can only set off fireworks at their homes between 6 and 10 p.m. on the aforementioned holidays/dates.

Also, the public sale of fireworks in Mississauga can take place only within a period of 10 days before the holiday, but not on the day of the celebration.

The city also reminds residents they cannot use consumer fireworks in parks, parking lots, on streets and sidewalks or property they don’t own.

To submit a complaint about illegal use of fireworks, visit mississauga.ca/fireworks or call 311. Do not call 911 for fireworks complaints, officials say, unless someone is injured or there’s a fire risk due to improper use of fireworks.

City officials say families and communities across Mississauga, in particular Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Southeast Asian communities, are busy preparing to welcome Lunar New Year and the Year of the Horse.

Celebrating Lunar New Year can be traced back more than 3,000 years and is traditionally a time for families to gather in honour of the holiday, the city noted.

“This is a time marked by gathering with loved ones, sharing meals, exchanging gifts and celebrating cultural traditions that symbolize renewal, prosperity and good fortune,” city officials said in an earlier news release. “Mississauga residents will mark the occasion with cleaning, decorations, lanterns and music.”

Other Lunar New Year traditions, the city added, include setting off firecrackers and fireworks as part of celebrations.


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