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Millbrae warns all fireworks illegal ahead of July 4; city outlines July‑4 celebration and summer events
Summary
City officials reminded residents that all fireworks are illegal in Millbrae, while announcing the second annual July 4 celebration at Central Park and other summer events including movie night on July 11.
Millbrae officials reminded residents on June 24 that all fireworks are illegal within the city and urged people to attend sanctioned displays. The warning came as the city promoted a series of July events, including its second annual July 4 celebration at Central Park.
‘‘In Millbrae, all fireworks are illegal, even a safe and sane variety,’’ Eamon Allen, bureau chief for the City of Millbrae, told the council and attendees. Allen said the sheriff’s office and other jurisdictional law‑enforcement partners take a ‘‘zero tolerance’’ approach to enforcement and that possession or use of fireworks may result in fines up to $1,000; he emphasized the safety risks and past property damage from fireworks.
City Manager Tom Williams and staff described the July 4 event at Central Park as beginning at 11:30 a.m. and running through about 3:30 p.m., featuring two bands (As Is at noon and Pure Ecstasy at 2 p.m.), food trucks, games, activities for children and CERT support for water and shade. The Recreation Department also announced an outdoor movie night on July 11 (Finding Nemo at about 8:30 p.m.) and other summer programming.
Williams and Chief Allen urged residents to attend sanctioned fireworks displays outside the city and to report illegal fireworks. Allen cited a recent Millbrae residential fire caused by improperly disposed smoldering fireworks as an example of the risk to life and property.
City staff asked residents to follow posted safety guidance and to use Zonehaven mapping resources for evacuation information in emergencies.
