A major festival is coming up this weekend. People across Waterloo Region will be celebrating Diwali, which is also sometimes referred to as Dipawali or the Festival of Lights. It is considered one of the most important holidays of the year for many Indio-Canadians and members of the South Asian community. Although it is a multi-day event, fireworks may be part of the festivities on Sunday. But are they allowed in Waterloo Region? Cambridge The City of Cambridge allows fireworks on Sunday from dusk until 11 p.m.. Fireworks cannot be set off in public parks or on public roads. Anyone with concerns can either report a non-urgent issue using the city’s online reporting tool, or they can call 519-623-1340 and select option 1. Kitchener Fireworks can be set of fin Kitchener on Sunday from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. They may only be used outdoors on private property that is at least 10 metres away from any building or structure. Fireworks cannot be shot from roadways, in any woodlot, forest, public trail or ballpark. They may only be launched from public parks if a permit has been approved. Anyone who wants to make a fireworks-related complaint should call the Waterloo Regional Police Service at 519-585-8088. North Dumfries Fireworks are not allowed for Diwali in North Dumfries unless an official permit has been approved. Waterloo Diwali fireworks are allowed from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. on Sunday and Monday in the City of Waterloo. They can only be launched from private property. Fireworks cannot legally be sold or bought within city limits, but people can still order them online. To report fireworks outside of the approved times, residents can call 519-747-8785. Wellesley Fireworks are not allowed during Diwali in Wellesley unless an official permit has been approved. Wilmot The Township of Wilmot allows fireworks throughout Diwali between 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. They cannot be launched from public areas, such as sports fields, streets, highways or laneways. Woolwich Fireworks are allowed on Sunday in Woolwich Township from 8 p.m. until 10 p.m. They may only be set off on private property and cannot be launched with 10 metres of any building or structure or within 150 metres of woodlands, churches or schools. Anyone who notices fireworks being discharged outside of the permitted timeframe can call the township’s after-hours enforcement line at 519-669-6009.
