Fire danger and injuries from fireworks still exist even in the midst of a pandemic crisis. The City of Pasadena municipal code holds property owners and tenants responsible for permitting the possession, sale, usage or discharge of fireworks on their property. The ordinance allows for the prosecution of fireworks-related offenses and for the demand of…
Pasadena Reinforces That All Fireworks are Illegal in Pasadena
In 2018, the City of Pasadena amended its municipal code to hold property owners and tenants responsible for permitting the possession, sale, usage or discharge of fireworks on their property. The code allows for the prosecution of fireworks-related offenses and for the demand of payment for all costs associated with the safe disposal of confiscated…
Pasadena’s Rose Bowl Stadium Set for the 92nd Annual ‘Americafest’ 4th of July Spectacular
More than a ton of explosives will make for the largest pyrotechnics event ever held in the Southland and in Rose Bowl history Recognized as one of the nation’s largest and longest running 4th of July fireworks shows, the Rose Bowl will host its 92nd annual AmericaFest™ celebration on Wednesday, July 4 with a spectacular nighttime display of…
Pasadena Updates Fireworks Ordinance
City reinforces all fireworks are illegal in Pasadena The City of Pasadena recently amended the municipal code holding property owners and tenants responsible for permitting the possession, sale, usage, or discharge of fireworks on their property. The ordinance change allows for the prosecution of fireworks-related offenses and for the demand of payment for all costs…
‘Safe and Sane’ Fireworks are Anything but Safe
By Terry Miller According to Lisa Derderian, Pasadena Fire Departments PIO, there is nothing safe or sane about any fireworks. “Safe and sane is a marketing term. Even sparklers can reach 1,000 degrees and cause burn and injury.” Derderian is not alone in that manner of thinking – there’s hard evidence of death and severe injuries…