Fourth of July celebrations came early this week when many residents noticed fireworks in the Ocean Park neighborhood Wednesday night.
The fireworks were part of an event held at the Santa Monica Pier and was not city-sponsored. The Santa Monica Police Department received a few calls about the fireworks. Officials want to remind citizens that it’s illegal to possess, use, sell or distribute any type of fireworks that emit flames, sparks or smoke.
The SMPD will issue a citation and confiscate all fireworks pursuant to the Santa Monica Municipal Code Although Santa Monica doesn’t feature its “Dawn’s Early Light” fireworks show at the beach any more, Santa Monica College will host a fireworks display on Saturday.
“Celebrate America” will be held on Saturday at 5 p.m. Picnic on the Corsair field, enjoy entertainment and special exhibits. The evening ends with a fireworks show. The event is free, refreshments can be purchased at the venue and on-site parking is $4. Call the SMC events office at (310) 434-3000 for more information.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on June 28, 2002. Read the original PDF.