City of Costa Mesa

Today is the day! We look forward to a #CostaMazing Independence Day Community Celebration tonight from 5-11 p.m. at the OC Fair & Event Center - Parking Lot A (88 Fair Drive). Highlights Include: • 9:30 p.m. Fireworks Show • Free Entry and Parking • Exciting Contests • Delicious Food & Drinks • Fun Kids Activities • Live Music by Tijuana Dogs and 80’s All-Starz Bring your picnic, lawn chairs, and blankets to create a memorable day with family and friends as we celebrate our nation's independence! Please Note: • Glass containers and bottles are prohibited. • No hard-sided coolers or outside alcohol permitted. • Let's keep the celebration safe for everyone! Don't miss out on this spectacular community event. See you there! #CostaMesa #IndependenceDay #CommunityCelebration #Fireworks #FamilyFun #CelebrateSafely

Please keep in mind that not everybody enjoys fireworks and in particular pets, veterans, seniors and young children may be sensitive to loud noises. More dogs go missing on July 4 than any other day of the year. Be a good neighbor and refrain from using illegal fireworks! This 4th of July season, please take a moment to read and understand the following safety practices and proper disposal of used fireworks to ensure a safe holiday: 💥 According to the Costa Mesa Municipal Code, safe and sane fireworks can only be used on July 2, 3, and 4 from the hours of 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. 💥 Only use safe and sane fireworks sold at your locally approved fireworks stand booth. All legal fireworks will have the seal of approval from the California State Fire Marshal. 💥 If a firework can leave the ground or explode in the air, then It is unsafe and illegal in Costa Mesa. 💥 Selling illegal fireworks is a felony, and possession/use of illegal fireworks is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000 fine and/or jail time. 💥 Always keep children close and within an arm’s reach of an adult when around fireworks. 💥 Only adults should light off fireworks, never children. 💥 Light fireworks away from flammable areas and wildlife. 💥 Keep a water hose or water supply nearby. 💥 Fireworks are not recyclable and should be placed in your waste container. 💥 Both used and unused fireworks should be soaked in water overnight. Once soaked, fireworks can be placed in a resealable bag and disposed of in the trash bin. To report illegal fireworks and suspicious activity please call 714-754- 5252. #costamesa #fourthofjuly #fireworksafety

Please keep in mind that not everybody enjoys fireworks and in particular pets, veterans, seniors and young children may be sensitive to loud noises. More dogs go missing on July 4 than any other day of the year. Be a good neighbor and refrain from using illegal fireworks! This 4th of July season, please take a moment to read and understand the following safety practices and proper disposal of used fireworks to ensure a safe holiday: 💥 According to the Costa Mesa Municipal Code, safe and sane fireworks can only be used on July 2, 3, and 4 from the hours of 4 p.m. – 10 p.m. 💥 Only use safe and sane fireworks sold at your locally approved fireworks stand booth. All legal fireworks will have the seal of approval from the California State Fire Marshal. 💥 If a firework can leave the ground or explode in the air, then It is unsafe and illegal in Costa Mesa. 💥 Selling illegal fireworks is a felony, and possession/use of illegal fireworks is a misdemeanor punishable by up to $1,000 fine and/or jail time. 💥 Always keep children close and within an arm’s reach of an adult when around fireworks. 💥 Only adults should light off fireworks, never children. 💥 Light fireworks away from flammable areas and wildlife. 💥 Keep a water hose or water supply nearby. 💥 Fireworks are not recyclable and should be placed in your waste container. 💥 Both used and unused fireworks should be soaked in water overnight. Once soaked, fireworks can be placed in a resealable bag and disposed of in the trash bin. To report illegal fireworks and suspicious activity please call 714-754- 5252. #costamesa #fourthofjuly #fireworksafety

Mayor attends birthday party for 106-year-old resident, Police take part in torch run and Public Works team wins prestigious award for bike and pedestrian improvements. Here is this week's City Hall Snapshot. https://conta.cc/4bXuGKE #CityHallSnapshot #CostaMazing #CostaMesaNews