Fireworks permits are currently available for purchase for this year’s New Year’s celebration. Sales will end at midnight on 12/31.
Each permit costs $25 and will entitle the holder to purchase 5,000 firecrackers. Multiple permit purchases are authorized.
Permits shall only be issued to people 18 years old or older and are nontransferable and non-refundable. They are not required for the purchase of novelties and paperless firecrackers.
Permits are available at the following locations:
- KTA Puainako: 50 E. Puainako St. in Hilo
- KTA Waimea: 65-1158 Mamalahoa Highway in Kamuela
- Pacific Fireworks: 74-5629 Kuakini Highway, Suite 155, in Kailua-Kona
- J. Hara Store: 17-343 Volcano Highway in Kurtistown
- Kimura General Store: 27-289 Mill Road in Papaikou
- Phantom Fireworks Tent: 74-5511 Luhia St. in Kailua-Kona
- Phantom Fireworks Tent: 325 E. Makaʻala St. in Hilo
- Phantom Fireworks Tent: 111 E. Puainako St. in Hilo
- TNT Tent: 381 E. Makaʻala St. in Hilo
- TNT Tent: 75-1015 Henry St. in Kailua-Kona
- TNT Tent: 45-3327 Kou St. in Honokaʻa
- TNT Tent: 16-711 Milo St. in Keaʻau
No permits will be sold in the Parker Ranch Shopping Center Food Court.
Setting off fireworks for New Year’s celebrations is allowed between 9 p.m. on New Year’s Eve and 1 a.m. on New Year’s Day. Permits shall be visibly displayed at the site of use during the firing.
For more information call the Fire Prevention Branch at 932-2911 (Hilo) or 323-4760 (Kona).
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