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Berkeley Police Department
Wednesday July 2nd, 2025 :: 06:00 p.m. PDT

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Berkeley Police Department – 4th of July Safety Reminder

The Berkeley Police Department would like to remind everyone to celebrate the 4th of July safely and responsibly.

All fireworks are illegal in Berkeley — this includes those labeled “safe and sane.” If you witness fireworks being discharged, do not call 911 unless there is an immediate emergency. Instead, report fireworks activity to the non-emergency dispatch line at (510) 981-5900.
 
Increased Patrols:
Berkeley PD will have additional officers on patrol throughout the city to address fireworks-related safety concerns, provide education, and help prevent illegal activity.
 
Shorebird Park Closure:
Shorebird Park at the Berkeley Marina is closed daily from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM.
 
Road Closures:
Some areas in Berkeley will have road closures in effect for the 4th of July. For full details, please refer to the official City of Berkeley press release.
 
https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/safely-celebrate-july-4th-2025-avoid-fireworks-and-certain-hillside-roads
 
Let’s work together to keep our community safe this Independence Day.

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Berkeley Police Department
2100 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Berkeley, CA 94704

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 510-981-5900

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