ROSEVILLE, Calif. — Here are the events happening in Roseville for the Fourth of July.
Run Crime Out Of Roseville
The Fourth of July Run crime Out of Roseville. The 5K starts at 7:15 a.m. It is free for kids doing 1/4 mile, $25 for a children's 5k and $30 for the adult 5K. The money goes toward community education, the management of our anonymous tip software and phone number and sponsorships for high school students in our community who want to go into the first responder field.
Fourth of July Parade
The parade starts at 9 a.m. at the intersection of Vernon Street, Riverside Boulevard and Douglas Boulevard. It typically lasts an hour with more than 50 entries. After the parade, people can walk to Royer Park for another celebration.
Find information on the parade route and parking HERE.
Royer Park festivities
A celebration with games, vendors, music and food starts at 10 a.m. The Vino Banditos will perform at Royer Park.
Fireworks @The Grounds
Gates open at 4 p.m. at @The Grounds. Seating at the grandstand at the All-American Raceway is first come, first served. There will be activities and games for kids and concessions for the whole family. Parking is $15 cash or card. Entrance is free. There is no outside food or coolers, but sealed water bottles are allowed. Fireworks begin between 9:15 and 9:30 p.m.
Roseville Fireworks Regulations
Only Safe and Sane fireworks are allowed in Roseville. Fines for illegal fireworks are higher this year in Roseville.
Fines are now $750 for a first offense and $1,000 for each subsequent offense. Possessing illegal fireworks can now be cited as a misdemeanor. People can be charged the actual cost of an emergency response to illegal fireworks, which the city says typically costs thousands of dollars. There are also penalties for people hosting a gathering who allow illegal fireworks on their property.
Safe and Sane fireworks are only sold between June 28 and July 4, according to the city.
Placer County Firework Regulations
All fireworks are illegal in unincorporated Placer County, including the Lake Tahoe Basin. There are professionally organized fireworks shows in various cities in Placer County.
This applies to:
- Rural areas not located within the boundaries of Roseville, Rocklin and Lincoln.
- The town of Loomis and the city of Auburn.
- Unincorporated communities such as Penryn, Newcastle, North Auburn, Granite Bay, Meadow Vista, Foresthill, Tahoe City and Kings Beach.
Anyone caught violating the fireworks ban could be charged with a misdemeanor and face a fine of up to $2,000 per violation. People in Roseville, Rocklin and Lincoln can check with local rules.
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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