SUISUN CITY, Calif. — Suisun City is hosting their annual Fourth of July celebration along the waterfront Thursday, bringing out amusement rides, live music and even fireworks for the community to enjoy.
This year's free event runs from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and ends with a 15 minute firework display.
What to do at the event
- Vendors and amusement rides: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Community acts: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Live music:
- Dos Bandoleros: 2-4 p.m.
- Saint Gabriel’s Celestial Brass Band: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
- Take 2: 7-9 p.m.
- Firework show: 9:15-9:30 p.m.
Amusement rides will be located in Sheldon Plaza and on Driftwood Drive. A petting zoo and pony rides will also be at the event.
Alcohol, smoking and pets are not allowed.
Find more information about the event HERE. Fireworks are not entirely banned in Suisun City like they are in most other Solano County cities. Find more information on where to purchase legal fireworks and where to set them off HERE.
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.
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