Alfred Twu (@alfredtwu.com)

Safely celebrate July 4th – Avoid fireworks and certain hillside roads | City of Berkeley Fireworks are illegal citywide and increase the risk of fires, wildfires. Grizzly Peak Blvd., Panoramic Way, and Prospect St. will close to non-residents. Help keep Berkeley safe this holiday by not using fireworks within the city, especially in the hills – where non-resident access will be limited. Fireworks are illegal in Berkeley and many surrounding cities. They can cause severe injuries and start fires. Explosives, sparklers, and other fireworks pose particular risks in the hills, where dry plants and shrubs can fuel fast-spreading fires. To help better protect the hills, certain streets will be closed for 25 hours starting at 4 a.m. on July 4 and will reopen at 5 a.m. on July 5. https://berkeleyca.gov/community-recreation/news/safely-celebrate-July-4th-2026-avoid-fireworks-and-certain-hillside-roads