Celebrate safely with these tips from the Consumer Product Safety Commission, National Council on Fireworks Safety, and the City of Walla Walla:

• Always read and follow label directions.
• Have an adult present.
• Buy from reliable fireworks sellers.
• Ignite outdoors.
• Have water handy.
• Never give fireworks to small children.
• Never experiment or attempt to make your own fireworks.
• Light one at a time.
• Never re-ignite malfunctioning fireworks.
• Store in a cool, dry place.
• Dispose of properly.
• Never throw fireworks at another person.
• Never carry fireworks in your pocket.
• Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers.

Fireworks are allowed July 4–6 from 9 a.m. to 12 a.m.

The following fireworks are restricted in Walla Walla:

• Any firework specifically designed to produce a loud noise such as whistles, explosions or reports.
• Any firework device not defined as a non-aerial common firework.