This year Orange joins the cities that allow the sale of state fire marshal-inspected fireworks, typically referred to as “safe and sane fireworks.”
The cities allow community and school groups to host fireworks booths — limited to a certain number and typically allocated through a lottery — as a fundraiser. Most cities limit the lighting of fireworks to July 4, but a few allow their discharge for a few days leading up.
Fire officials warn not to tamper with fireworks or let children handle them and cities warn about fines for the use of illegal fireworks.
Here is information on the 12 cities that do allow safe and sane fireworks, and any limitations on their use.
Anaheim: Residents may purchase the approved fireworks through July 4 at 16 stands, here is where you can find the nearest stand. Fireworks may only be used from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4. Sales end at 9 p.m. on the holiday.
Fireworks use is not allowed in the hilly eastern side of Anaheim where wildfires are a risk. The ban runs east of the 55 and east and southeast of the 91 freeway.
Buena Park: There will be safe and sane fireworks sold at booths throughout the city from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 1 to July 3 and 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. on July 4. Fireworks may be discharged from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the Fourth. Find out more here.
Costa Mesa: Fireworks will be on sale from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. through July 3 and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 4. Fireworks may be discharged from 4 to 10 p.m. on July 2-4. Find out more here.
Looking for things to do on July 4 or places to watch professional fireworks shows. Check out our listing of events hosted by communities around Orange County.
Fullerton: Stands open in the city from noon to 10 p.m. July 1 to 3 and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 4. Fireworks may be discharged from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4. Find out more here.
Garden Grove: Fireworks sales will be open in the city from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. July 1 through 3 and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 4. Use of safe and sane fireworks is allowed on private property only from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4. Find out more here.
Huntington Beach: Safe and sane firework sales at city-approved booths will be from noon to 10 p.m. on July 1-3 and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 4. Fireworks may be used in the city only on July 4 – from noon to 10 p.m. No fireworks at the beach or in public places. Find out more here.
Los Alamitos: Safe and safe fireworks may be sold at two booths to open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 1-3 and until 9 p.m. on July 4. The safe and sane fireworks may used in town only from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4. Find out more here.
Orange: For the first time, safe and sane fireworks will be sold at several booths around the city. Firework stands will be open from noon to 10 p.m. on July 1-3 and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 4. Fireworks may only be used on July 4 from noon to 10 p.m. and are prohibited in hilly east Orange because of wildfire concerns. Find out more here.
Santa Ana: The city allows booths hosted by community groups to sell safe and sane fireworks starting at noon on July 1. Hours are noon to 10 p.m. on July 1; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 2 and 3; and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 4. Fireworks may be discharged from July 1 to 4 during those hours. Find out more here.
Stanton: Sales of safe and sane fireworks in the city are allowed from noon to 10 p.m. on July 1 and from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 2 to 4. Approved fireworks may only be used on private residential properties and only from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 1-4. Find out more here.
Villa Park: Safe and sane fireworks will be sold at city-approved stands starting at 10 a.m. on June 30. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 30 to July 3 and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 4. Fireworks may be used from noon to 10 p.m. on July 4. Find out more here.
Westminster: Approved fireworks may be sold from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. through July 3 and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 4. Fireworks may be discharged from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4 on residential streets. Find out more here.