Prague bans fireworks in most city districts
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Prague officials expanded a year-round ban on private fireworks to 35 of the city’s 57 municipal districts, including during New Year’s Eve celebrations.
The Prague City Assembly approved changes allowing 15 additional districts to prohibit fireworks, joining 20 that had already implemented the restrictions. Previously, Prague only banned fireworks in specific sensitive areas like the historic center and near hospitals. The new rules mean most major residential districts will not allow private fireworks displays.
Residents in the remaining 22 districts can still use pyrotechnics for a limited time on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Organized professional fireworks displays by companies are still permitted, and sky lanterns remain prohibited citywide due to fire risk. Prague officials implemented the stricter rules because of concerns about safety, noise, the welfare of animals, and potential property damage.
