Each year, eight Anaheim-based nonprofits and eight high schools sell Safe and Sane fireworks — the only fireworks allowed in Anaheim and only on July 4 — to raise money they use all year for their community programs.
A lottery is held yearly to select the nonprofits that will operate stands. Operation includes submitting a permit, staffing the stand and providing onsite security 24 hours a day, seven days a week, from June 28 through July 4.
2024 Fireworks lottery
March 18-April 18: lottery application for Anaheim-based non-profits
April 24: fireworks lottery at 4 p.m. through Zoom
May 2: permit application
June 3: permit applications due
Important dates:
- June 28: fireworks sales begin at noon, stands close at 10 p.m.
- June 29-July 3: fireworks stands open daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- July 4: fireworks stands open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; fireworks may be discharged between 10 a.m. and 10 p.m. on July 4 only
