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When you can buy and use fireworks for July 4th in the 10 cities that allow them

While most Orange County communities still ban residents from setting off fireworks – many warn of hefty fines if you do – 10 cities allow the sale and use of safe and sane fireworks.
Here’s the information on when fireworks can be bought and used in those towns:
Anaheim
Residents may purchase the approved fireworks from June 28 to July 4 at 16 stands, here is where you can find the nearest stand. Fireworks may only be used from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4. Sales end at 9 p.m. on the holiday.
Fireworks use is not allowed in the hilly eastern side of Anaheim where wildfires are a risk. The ban runs east of the 55 and east and southeast of the 91 freeway.

Buena Park
There will be safe and sane fireworks sold at about booths throughout the city from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on June 30 to July 3 and 10 a.m. and 9 p.m. on July 4. Fireworks may be discharged from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the Fourth.
RELATED: Looking for things to do on July 4 or places to watch professional fireworks shows. Check out our listing of events hosted by communities around Orange County.
Costa Mesa
Fireworks will be on sale from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. from June 30 to July 3 and 9 a..m. to 9 p.m. on July 4. Fireworks may be discharged from 4 to 10 p.m. on July 2-4.
Fullerton
Stands open in the city from noon to 10 p.m. July 1 to 3 and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 4. Fireworks may be discharged from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4.
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Garden Grove
Fireworks sales will be open in the city 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 1 through 3 and 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4. Use of safe and sane fireworks is allowed on private property only.
Huntington Beach
There will be 15 school, youth and community groups selling safe and sane fireworks at city-approved booths from noon to 10 p.m. on July 1-3 and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 4. Fireworks may be used in the city only on July 4 – from noon to 10 p.m. No fireworks at the beach or public places.
Santa Ana
The city allows booths hosted by community groups to sell safe and sane fireworks starting at noon on July 1. Hours are noon to 10 p.m. on July 1; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 2 and 3; and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 4. Fireworks may be discharged from July 1 to 4.
RELATED: The Orange County Fire Authority offers safety tips for the use of fireworks. 
Stanton
Sales of safe and sane fireworks in the city are allowed from noon to 10 p.m. on July 1 and from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 2 to 4. Approved fireworks may only be used on private residential properties and only from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. on July 4.
Villa Park
Safe and sane fireworks will be sold at city-approved stands starting at 10 a.m. on June 30. Hours are 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. June 30 to July 3 and 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on July 4. Fireworks may be used from noon to 10 p.m. on July 4.
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Westminster
Approved fireworks may be sold from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on June 30 to July 3 and from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on July 4. Fireworks may be discharged from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on July 4 on residential streets.
Source: Oc Register

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