Full Notification

All Fireworks Prohibited in Arcadia! How about a professional show instead? See link for a list of shows.

With fireworks stands popping up in some surrounding communities, we would like to remind everyone, use or possession of any form of fireworks is illegal in the City of Arcadia. In addition to our officers watching for violations, the Arcadia Fire Department will also have area patrols through the 4th of July holiday. Violations may result in arrest or citation, and a seizure of all fireworks.

The best and safest source of 4th of July entertainment can be found at a professional fireworks show. Here is a link to a list of shows throughout Los Angeles County - http://safejuly4th.org/fwshows.htm

NOTE TO PARENTS: If your child has obtained any fireworks prior to June 28th, the items are probably illegal and dangerous, and should be turned over to your fire department or local police agency!

It is against the law to use, possess, store or sell “illegal fireworks”. State law provides for a fine of at least $500 and/or a year in jail upon conviction for violating fireworks laws. Some violations are a felony! Fireworks cause many burns, injuries and fires. Violators can be held responsible for damages, as well as having to pay a fine and/or go to jail.

Parents are liable for any damage or injuries caused by their children using fireworks.

ILLEGAL FIREWORKS: Any item that explodes, rises in the air or moves about the ground or any fireworks which is not approved and labeled “Safe and Sane” by the State Fire Marshal, is illegal in
California. The following are examples of illegal fireworks and should not be used.

Sky Rockets

Bottle Rockets

Roman Candles

Sky Rockets/ Mortars

M-100 M-80

Cherry Bombs Palomitas

Fire Crackers Helicopters

Illegal fireworks will not be labeled with the “Safe and Sane” seal on the packaging. The "Safe and Sane" label is pictured here,
http://fire.lacounty.gov/PressRoom/PDFs/fw_english.pdf

Please remember even "Safe and Sane" fireworks are prohibited in the City.

Get detailed, up-to-date emails and text messages specific to your community from the Arcadia Police Department by registering for "Nixle" alerts at: https://local.nixle.com/register/
You can also register for alerts and advisory text messages only by texting your zip code to 888777. (Standard text messaging rates may apply, depending on your cell phone plan). Nixle provides community wires nationwide. Once registered, you can subscribe to messages from other areas that service your relatives or other loved ones, or other locations of interest to you.

Trl/376

Address/Location
Arcadia Police Department
250 W Huntington Dr
Arcadia, CA 91007

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 626-574-5150