Fire ban in effect for Winnipeg: Outdoor fires are prohibited, including fire pits, open fires, and the use of fireworks.

City services in the event of a Canada Post work stoppage

Victoria Day – Monday, May 19. View holiday hours for City of Winnipeg facilities and services.

Victoria Day – Monday, May 19. View holiday hours for City of Winnipeg facilities and services.

City services in the event of a Canada Post work stoppage

 Fire ban in effect for Winnipeg: Outdoor fires are prohibited, including fire pits, open fires, and the use of fireworks.

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Amplified music

You are required to take out a noise permit if you plan to play music through a speaker or have amplified sound at your event.

Playing music at an event may require a special license.

Fireworks

Fireworks are an exciting part of many local celebrations and many renters request to set off fireworks as part of their rental.

When you apply for a park rental, please notify your representative that you wish to conduct a fireworks display as part of your rental. They will work with the area technician in completing your application through Winnipeg Paramedic Service.

Fireworks permits require a minimum 10 business days for processing.

  • The exact location of where the fireworks are going to be discharged must be supplied in order to start the park permitting process.
  • You will be contacted if permission is not granted for the fireworks permit.

The type of permit required depends on the hazard level - low or high - of the fireworks you wish to set off.

Low-hazard fireworks

Low-hazard fireworks permits cover:

  • Fireworks purchased at a local store
  • Any fireworks administered by a non-commercial company

Apply for a consumer fireworks display permit - low hazard

High-hazard fireworks

High-hazard fireworks include:

  • Professional pyrotechnics displays
  • Any fireworks provided and administered by a commercial company

To obtain a high-hazard permit, the person responsible requires accreditation through the Explosive Regulatory Division of Natural Resources Canada, and they must submit a completed permit application for to:

Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service
Fire Prevention Branch
2nd Floor, 185 King St.
Winnipeg, MB R3B 1J1

A park rental permit that is associated with a high-hazard fireworks display is considered tentative and will not be issued until the high-hazard fireworks permit is provided to Park Bookings.

Consumer Fireworks Display Permit & Application Information

Food services

Serving food at an event may require a food handling permit. This is the responsibility of the renter and must be done via the Province of Manitoba's Food Handling Establishment Inspections & Health Permits website.

Inflatable bouncers and tents

Inflatable bouncy toys and tents must come from a commercial company and are pre-approved for use at the following parks:

Additional permits may be required by the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service or Planning, Property and Development and are the responsibility of the booking holder. These include:

  • Special Events Permit (A general guideline for permit approval of special events, temporary tents, large stages, large bleachers, etc.)

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