Create a Website Account - Manage notification subscriptions, save form progress and more.
Show All Answers
If you live in Bothell city limits, all fireworks are banned from being discharged except for sparklers, tanks, and novelty devices. Sparklers, tanks, and novelty devices can only be discarded between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. on July 4th. See Bothell Municipal Code 8.37.
The discharge of fireworks is prohibited in all unincorporated areas of King County, and in unincorporated areas of southwest Snohomish County.
Visit the webpages for King County or Snohomish County for details.
Examples of novelty devices are toy-caps, snappers, pop-its, snakes, glow worms or confetti pops. These generally are found at grocery or party stores and are sold year-round.
Law enforcement enforces the ban. Response may be limited as calls are prioritized based on the most emergent.
The sale of consumer fireworks in Bothell is illegal.
Tanks and sparklers can only be discharged on private property on July 4th between the hours of 9am-11pm.
If there is an immediate threat to life or property (someone is injured or to report a fire) call 911. If there are no immediate threats, leave phone lines open for emergencies and use the non-emergency number, 425-577-5656.