Lakeport >> The city is allowing the sale and use of ‘Safe and Sane Fireworks’ within the incorporated area of Lakeport.
Any person who wishes to purchase and use Safe and Sane Fireworks is strongly encouraged to adhere to the following dates, times and locations to set them off: Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.
All Safe and Sane Fireworks are permitted on any street within the incorporated area of Lakeport from Wednesday through Saturday. It is unlawful for any person to ignite, discharge, project or otherwise fire or use permitted firework, or allow the ignition, discharge or projection upon or over or onto another’s property without his/her permission or within 10 feet of any residence, dwelling or other structure used as a place of habitation by human beings.
Discharge of Safe and Sane Fireworks will be permitted on Fourth Street during the Fourth of July event. The location will be cordoned off by barrier tape and will be in the 50th block of Fourth Street.
Law enforcement does not have the authority to permit the use of fireworks on any private property such as, Safeway parking lot, Kmart parking lot, Nylander Center parking lot, Shoreline Center parking lot and Vista Point parking lot.
Residents should use extreme caution when setting off fireworks as the city is experiencing a dry season.
Alcohol will be permitted in Library Park during the Fourth of July event between the hours of 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. The event has been issued a special permit for alcohol consumption. Alcohol restrictions are: no kegs or other large alcohol storage/dispensing container; no sales of alcohol no public intoxication. Additionally, amplified music outside of facility or event is prohibited.
Failure to abide by these conditions may result criminal actions, the immediate suspension of the alcohol permit and possible forfeiture of future special events in the city of Lakeport.
Library Park will be closed between midnight and 6 a.m. on Saturday. Obey all posted rules and regulations. Annually, the Fourth of July event draws a large crowd of people to the park thus, causing safety concerns. The Lakeport Police Department (LPD) has set up a public information cellular telephone text alert function through NIXLE to provide public safety alerts, other important information, such as lost children, safety concerns, street closures or location information for the Safe and Sane discharge area to members of the public who are attending the activities during the event. In order to receive these public information text messages, text the word “fireworks” to 888777.
The LPD will also have a command post set up at City Hall Chambers during the event for those who wish to stop by or have questions.
