DIXON, Calif. — The Dixon Fourth of July Fireworks show will be held at Hall Memorial Park.
The event is free and will begin after 6 p.m. with a concert by Helios and then a fireworks show at 9:15 once the sun sets.
The Dixon Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the 2024 event.
Other events are taking place at Hall Park throughout the day Thursday, but don’t have fireworks.
A pickleball play and instruction period will be at the park from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in varying levels of experience.
There will be a recreational swim held at the Pat Granucci Aquatics Center (450 East Mayes Street) from 3-6 p.m. Adults cost $5.75 and children and seniors cost $4 to enter.
Food trucks will also be available nearby from 6-9:30 p.m.
Fourth of July fireworks safety
If you choose to celebrate Independence Day at home and bypass the parades and public events, you should read up on any ordinances in your city or county before buying any fireworks. Fireworks are illegal in certain areas of the state due to serious injuries and millions in property loss from fireworks-sparked wildfires.
According to the Office of the State Fire Marshal, an average of 18,000 fires are started every year by fireworks, both illegal ones and “safe and sane” fireworks” used improperly.
To celebrate the Fourth of July safely, the Office of the State Fire Marshal says you should only use fireworks outdoors, and never near dry grass or other flammable materials. It’s also recommended to keep a bucket of water and a hose nearby when using fireworks.
Regardless of where you go in California, using fireworks that explode, leave the ground or move about the ground uncontrollably is illegal. These fireworks include skyrockets, bottle rockets and Roman candles. Anyone caught with illegal fireworks could face fines or even arrest.
All legal fireworks include the “Safe and Sane” logo from the California State Fire Marshal on them. If you are not sure if your fireworks are legal, you can contact your nearest Cal Fire facility or local fire station.
(Editor's Note: This article has been updated with the 2024 details because an earlier version had some information from a previous year. It also stated that safe and sane fireworks are prohibited in Dixon but they are now allowed.)
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