City of Whittier Non Profit Fireworks

NON-PROFIT FIREWORKS SALE APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE NOW

The City of Whittier is accepting applications from non-profit groups for the sale of July 4 fireworks. The deadline for receipt of the applications, either by mail or hand-delivered, is 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 28.
The Whittier City Council recently voted to allow the sale of “safe and sane” fireworks by local non-profit groups and the discharge of these fireworks within the City on the July 4 holiday. While the ordinance permitting the sale and discharge of fireworks has not yet taken effect, the City is moving forward with the sales application process to expedite the program.
Current plans are to present the completed applications at the March 21 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, which will be held at 7 p.m. at the Whittier Senior Citizens Center, 13225 Walnut Street. If there are more qualified applicants than there are booths available, a lottery will be held at that meeting to select the organizations.
Those organizations granted permission to sell fireworks then must submit a more detailed application, giving such information as location, hours, signage/banners, power source, security and agreement to abide by the provisions of the City Ordinance.
City staff is also working on a public education program on fire safety to ensure that the Whittier community will celebrate a safe and entertaining holiday.
For more information and to obtain applications, call the Community Services Department at (562) 464-3360