Firework permits are now available for purchase for the upcoming New Year’s celebration at the following Hawaiʻi County locations:
- KTA Puainako, 50 E. Puainako Street, Hilo
- KTA Kona, Kona Coast Shopping Center, 74-5594 Palani Rd. Kailua Kona
- KTA Waimea, 65-1158 Mamalahoa Hwy, Kamuela
- Pacific Fireworks, 74-5629 Kuakini Hwy Suite 155 Kailua Kona
- J. Hara Store, 17-343 Volcano Hwy Kurtistown
- Kimura General Store 27-289 Mill Rd. Papaikou, Hilo
- Phantom Fireworks Tent, 74-5511 Luhia St. Kailua Kona
- Phantom Fireworks Tent, 325 E. Makaʻala St. Hilo
- Phantom Fireworks Tent, 111 E. Puainako St. Hilo
- TNT Tent, 381 E. Makaʻala St. Hilo
- TNT Tent, 75-1015 Henry St. Kailua-Kona
- TNT Tent, 45-3327 Kou St. Honokaʻa
- TNT Tent, 16-711 Milo St. Keaʻau
No permits will be sold in the Parker Ranch Shopping Center Food Court this year.
Fireworks permits will also be available at:
- The Fire Administration Office located at the Hilo County Building on 25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2501, from 8am to 4pm on December 27, 28, and 29. To set up an appointment call 808-932-2911.
- Kona Fire Prevention Office, located at the West Hawaiʻi Civic Center on 74-5044 Ane Keohokalole Hwy, Bldg E, second floor on December 27, 28 and 29. To schedule an appointment call 808-323-4760.
Permits, which will only be issued to persons 18 years of age and older, cost $25.00 each and will entitle the holder to purchase 5,000 firecrackers. Multiple permit purchases are authorized. Permits are nontransferable and non-refundable.
Permits are not required for the purchasing of novelties and paperless firecrackers.
Setting off fireworks during New Year’s celebrations is allowed between 9pm on New Year’s Eve thru 1am on New Year’s Day.
Permits shall be visibly displayed at the site of use during firing.
For more information on purchasing Fireworks permits, the use of Fireworks, or the Fireworks Amnesty program, call the Fire Prevention Branch at 932-2911 (Hilo) or 323-4760 (Kona).