City of Fillmore Safe & Sane Fireworks Sale Begins
On Friday, June 28 at 12pm, Fillmore will begin Safe & Sane Fireworks sales for the upcoming 4th of July holiday. This year’s fireworks show will take place Wednesday, July 3rd at 9pm. Sales will end July 5, 2024. Above is a Fillmore Gazette stock photo.
On Friday, June 28 at 12pm, Fillmore will begin Safe & Sane Fireworks sales for the upcoming 4th of July holiday. This year’s fireworks show will take place Wednesday, July 3rd at 9pm. Sales will end July 5, 2024. Above is a Fillmore Gazette stock photo.

Posted on: June 20, 2024

Courtesy https://www.fillmoreca.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=117
Attention Fillmore Residents:

As the Fourth of July Season approaches and residents prepare to celebrate with fireworks, the City of Fillmore is committed to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all. The City would like to remind residents of important measures and regulations regarding the use and purchase of fireworks.
- Legal Fireworks Only: Only “Safe and Sane” fireworks, those that are State Fire Marshal-approved, are permitted for use in Fillmore. These fireworks will always display the State Fire Marshall’s Seal directly on the firework or its packaging
- Sales Restrictions: Fireworks sales are ONLY permitted within city limits of Fillmore from approved vendors between June 28 and July 5th.

- Penalties for Non-Compliance: Violation of fireworks regulations can result in fines up to $1,000 and confiscation of illegal fireworks as stipulated in FMC Chapter 15.39. Serious infractions may lead to criminal charges. Ventura County Sherriff Department and Fillmore PD are capable of issuing citations for firework violations. To Report illegal activity please call the Fillmore Police Department at (805) 524-2233.

- Areas of Use: Fireworks purchased in the City of Fillmore are only legal within city limits. Fireworks are illegal in all other Ventura County Cities. Visitors to the City of Fillmore are encouraged to visit a public park to discharge their fireworks. (Delores Day Park, Sheills Park, Two Rivers Park)

- Keep it Safe- never allow children to play or ignite fireworks, keep a bucket of water or garden hose handy in case of fire or other mishap, never try to re-light or pick-up fireworks that have not ignited fully
This flier will provide further information regarding safe and sane fireworks: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc: VA6C2:3edd3ded-28fd-4952-b270-ea528b88ad76

By following the established guidelines and exercising caution, we can prevent accidents and keep our community safe.