The City Council adopted Ordinance 11-2 which regulates the possession, sale, and use of fireworks within the City of West Sacramento. State of California approved Safe and Sane Fireworks are permitted to be sold and used within the City of West Sacramento as outlined in the West Sacramento Fireworks Ordinance.

The City Council also adopted Resolution 11-5 which grants eight Fireworks Sales Permits to organizations meeting specific guidelines outlined in the West Sacramento Fireworks Ordinance.

The permits are awarded by lottery, information on the lottery can be found below.

2023 Fireworks Lottery Winners and Stand Locations

Joy Christian Ministries: 755 Riverpoint Ct.

Knights of Columbus #9469/ OLG Church and School: 2455 Jefferson Blvd.

River City Music Boosters/ Athletic Boosters: 2250 Lake Washington Blvd.

Youth for Christ/ Collings Teen Center: 1601 West Capitol Ave.

River City Christian Academy: 2525 Jefferson Blvd.

West Sac Neighbors Fair/ Bryte & Broderick Community Action Network : 940 Sacramento Ave.

Elkhorn Village Booster, Inc.: 1300 Jefferson Blvd.

West Sacramento Girls Softball: 2000-2155 Town Center Plaza

Fireworks can only be sold from June 28 through July 4th at midnight and can be used through July 6.

Regulation

• City of West Sacramento Municipal Code Chapter 8.12 regulating the possession, sale, and use of fireworks.
• City of West Sacramento Policy for the issuance of fireworks permits.

State of California Approved Safe and Sane Fireworks Sales Permit Information

• Application for Firework Lottery
• Firework Stand Permit Application

Use of State of California Approved Safe and Sane Fireworks

State of California Approved Safe and Sane Fireworks can be utilized within the City of West Sacramento during the period of 12 noon on the 28th of June through 12 noon on the 6th of July of the same calendar year.

• Fire Safety Brochure
• Illegal Fireworks Brochure

Public Displays of Fireworks

Public displays of fireworks require a permit issued by the West Sacramento Fire Department. Permits are issued pursuant to state law and the West Sacramento Fireworks Ordinance.

• Permit Application

Fireworks Enforcement

• Dangerous (Illegal) Fireworks are those not approved as "Safe and Sane" by the California State Fire Marshal's Office, are a misdemeanor violation, and in some cases a felony.
• These charges can result in a citation or arrest.
• If a fire is caused as a result of dangerous (illegal) fireworks, those responsible could be charged with arson or unlawfully causing a fire which are both felony violations.
• CA law requires an officer to witness the misdemeanor violation or requires a private person who witnessed the violation to be willing to file charges.
• Please call Non-Emergency Dispatch at (916) 372-3375 to report dangerous (illegal) fireworks.
• Fireworks can be turned in at the West Sacramento Police Department, West Sacramento Fire Department Station 45 at 2040 Lake Washington Blvd, or by calling Non-Emergency Dispatch at (916) 372-3375.

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