Where to Buy 'Safe and Sane' 4th of July Fireworks in Dublin

Dublin, CA— “Safe and Sane” fireworks will go on sale in Dublin beginning June 28 at noon and city officials are urging extreme caution when using them because of the dry conditions caused by the drought.

Dublin is the only city in the Tri-Valley that allows the sale and use of fireworks designated as “safe.” The only other Alameda County cities that permit fireworks are Newark and Union City. The sale of the fireworks benefits local non-profits and service organizations.

Fireworks can be purchased at the following 14 locations in Dublin:

• Dublin Host Lions Club: 3750 Dublin Boulevard (Lowe's)
• Dublin High School PFSO: 7497 Dublin Boulevard (Safeway)
• Good News Family Fellowship: 6500 Dublin Boulevard (America's Tire)
• Dublin Fighting Irish: 6698 Amador Plaza Road (Enea Plaza)
• Dublin Rotary Club: 7944 Dublin Boulevard (Hooters)
• California Spirit Elite Boosters: 6797 Village Parkway (KFC)
• Murray Elementary School: 7212 San Ramon Road (Dublin Iceland)
• Briarhill of Dublin HOA Cabana Club & Swim Team: 7877 Amador Valley Boulevard (Shamrock Village - Big Lots)
• US Naval Sea Cadet Corps Region 12: 2800 Dublin Boulevard (Target - East)
• Knights of Columbus #7987: 8931 San Ramon Road (at Alcosta)
• Dublin Irish Guard Band Boosters: 7450 Dublin Boulevard (Rigatoni's)
• Dublin Little League: 4520-4580 Dublin Boulevard (Dublin Corners)
• Valley Christian Center: 7884 Dublin Boulevard (in front of Orchard Supply)
• Dublin Partners in Education (DPIE): 7896 Dublin Boulevard (in front of DSW)

The fireworks can be used on on July 4th from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at four parks:

• Dublin Sports Grounds (Dublin Boulevard & Civic Plaza)
• Emerald Glen Park (Tassajara Road & Gleason Drive)
• Alamo Creek Park (Dougherty Road & Willow Creek Drive)
• Shannon Park (Shannon Avenue at San Ramon Road)

The City of Dublin released the following guidelines for the use of fireworks:

1. Individuals under the age of 16 should not light fireworks or model rockets.
2. Fireworks and model rockets should never be lit indoors.
3. Ensure that you are away from dry vegetation, fences, trash or other combustibles that may catch fire.
4. Have a fire extinguisher, hose or other water source available for emergency extinguishment, if necessary.
5. Soak your fireworks in a bucket of water prior to disposal. Used fireworks can catch your trash on fire if you dispose of them without watering them down.
6. Never ignite a firework that has a damaged container or fuse

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