6 Fireworks That Are Actually Legal In New Jersey

Are you ready for your epic backyard light show to celebrate the holiday?

If you're scratching your head, maybe you're one of those people that isn't aware of the fact that backyard fireworks have been legalized in New Jersey! Former governor of NJ, Chris Christie, legalized certain fireworks in the Garden State back in 2018 and retailers are more prepared than ever this year.

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Don't get too excited, though. The legislation only legalized backyard ground sparklers. Don't expect to score firecrackers that'll light up the night like the fireworks over Cinderella's castle in Walt Disney World. Those bad boys are still banned. Basically, anything that gets any air whatsoever is still outlawed. So, if you intend on lighting off any contraband, don't be surprised if the fuzz rolls up to your crib and issues you a fine.

The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs highlights in detail all the different kinds of trouble you could get in for not following the laws.

List of LEGAL fireworks in New Jersey

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1.) Party Poppers and Snappers

You know the little contraptions that make you pull the string and then confetti plus a little pop spark fly out? Those are legal. So are the little poppers that you throw at the ground. You know, the ones that your parents probably scored illegally back in the day that you used to throw at your cousin's feet at the family barbecue?

Now, you can legally keep the tradition alive for the next generation.

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2.) Smoke Bombs

Pretty simple, yet not altogether anticlimactic, smoke bombs are easily lit in the yard and emit different color smokes which, combined with other ground sparklers and various different colors, looks really cool.

3.) Jumping Jacks

Jumping Jack fireworks are lit on the ground and then quickly (and quite literally) start bouncing in all different directions. If you're standing relatively close, you might get caught in a game of tag with a few of them if they bounce in your direction, so as always, use caution.

4.) Cone Fountains

This bad boy sits on the ground and shoots a fountain of sparkler-looking, well, sparks into the air. It's legal for sparks to leave the ground, just not the base or "device" itself.

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5.) Flying Saucers

These guys are cool. You place it on the ground, light it, and then the thing spins and spins while emitting sparks from the top and all sides. Definitely don't do this one on the grass, folks. That should probably go without saying, but ya know... just in case someone thinks these things plus flammable foliage is a good idea.... it's not. Don't do it.

6.) Drum Fountains

Save this for your grand finale because this one is definitely one of the best. Sparks, smoke, all sorts of colors - this one is worth waiting for.

If you do plan on lighting some of these off, make sure you're following ALL the recommended safety measures! Nobody needs a trip to the ER this summer.