Published June 29 2016
The Bellevue police and fire departments are asking for your help on this upcoming July 4. We need everyone's help to have a safe celebration. Residents are encouraged to attend one of the many public fireworks displays in the region and to refrain from lighting their own neighborhood displays.
Police officers and firefighters will work together to educate and enforce the fireworks ban within city limits. Officers and firefighters will be paired off, patrolling and responding to neighborhood complaints of fireworks. Enforcement can include a verbal warning, written warning, civil notice to appear before a hearing examiner and/or misdemeanor arrest.
Staying safe
The sale, use and possession of fireworks are prohibited in Bellevue. This ban, in effect since 1994, has significantly reduced the number of fires and injuries common with private fireworks use. Penalties for violations start at $100 and can increase.
Family 4th to dazzle at Downtown Park