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If you see it, report it!
Call the Westminster Police Department at at (714) 548-3219 or submit a report on the City of Westminster mobile app! You can also fill out our online form below. Please note: Illegal fireworks enforcement is handled by the Westminster Police Department. The Code Enforcement Unit oversees fireworks stand permits, applications, and related regulations only.
Authorized Firework Stand Locations for 2026
The following organizations have been awarded a Firework Stand Permit for 2026:
| Vendor Organization | Vending Address |
|---|---|
| Victory Outreach | 15300 Goldenwest St |
| Westminster Boys Baseball | 15421 Brookhurst St |
| Westminster POA | 16400 Beach Blvd |
| Westminster H.S Boy's Sport | 8524 Westminster Blvd |
| Free Life Church | 6415 Westminster Blvd |
| Westminster HS Entertainment | 13541 Beach Blvd |
| Westminster Christian Assembly | 14642 Bushard St |
| Blessed Sacrament School | 15440 Beach Blvd |
| Good Shephard Church | 8152 W. McFadden Ave |
| HIS Place Church (Men's Ministry) | 6695 Westminster Blvd |
| H-B Westminster Girls Softball | 8511 Heil Ave |
| Knights of Columbus #3926 | 5511 Westminster Blvd |
| Apostolic Assembly Christ Jesus | 9001 Bolsa Ave |
| Nicholson Pipes and Drums | 6755 Westminster Blvd |
Fireworks Possession and Discharge - Municipal Code
- Possession, sale or discharge of illegal fireworks--NOT bearing the State Fire Marshall seal. WMC 9.66.080 and WMC 9.66.190 (j) (Only “Safe and Sane” fireworks are permitted which bear the State Fire Marshall seal)
- Toy cap pistols, caps, carbide cannons are prohibited. WMC 9.66.190 (i)
- No person under the age of 16 may purchase fireworks. WMC 9.66.190 (c)
- No person under the age of 16 may discharge fireworks without an adult present.WMC 9.66.190 (d)
- Fireworks may only be sold June 30th-July 3rd 10am-10pm & July 4th 10am-9pm WMC 9.66.090
- Fireworks may only be discharged on July 4th from 10:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. WMC 9.66.090
- Discharge of fireworks on public property is prohibited. WMC 9.66.190 (f)
Fireworks may be discharged on residential streets –arterial streets are prohibited.WMC 9.66.190 (f) - No person shall discharge fireworks within 10 feet of any residence or structure.WMC 9.66.190 (h)
- Authority of seizure and disposal of fireworks by law enforcement—illegal fireworks or those discharged in violation of this chapter or state law. WMC 9.66.220
- Storage: fireworks must be kept in stand at all times WMC. 9.66.180 (A)
- Watchperson: must be 21 yrs or older and present at all times during non-operational hours. WMC 9.66.180 (B)
Resources
- Safe and Sane Video
- Safe and Sane Fireworks Flyer 1
- Safe and Sane Fireworks Flyer 2
- Safe and Sane Fireworks Flyer 3
- Safe and Sane Fireworks Flyer 4
Fireworks Stand Permit
To apply for a Fireworks Stand Permit, complete the Fireworks Stand Permit Application. Applications are due March 31, 2026.
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