Prohibited: Illegal Fireworks, Tents on Beach, Burning Pallets, Digging Large Pits

Seaside, Ore. – July 1, 2022 – The City of Seaside wishes everyone a wonderful Independence Day and we encourage all to enjoy the holiday weekend safely. As one of the most popular destinations for July 4^th festivities and fireworks, the City wants to ensure a good experience and lifelong memories for our community and visitors alike. Here are five tips to keep in mind. 

Use Legal Oregon Fireworks Only and respect the fireworks-free zones for families near the Turnaround.  Illegal fireworks explode, behave in an uncontrollable and unpredictable manner, eject balls of fire, or travel more than six feet on the ground or one foot into the air.

Share The Beach and keep your area safe. No tents on the beach, avoid digging large fire pits (nothing larger than three feet in length, width or depth), and pallets are not allowed in any circumstance as they litter the sand with hidden nails and other sharp metal objects. Please keep fires at least 50 feet from the beach grass and do not start fires in drift wood.

Stash Your Trash. Use the public garbage receptacles posted at entry points to the beach along the Promenade. All are welcome to join group beach cleanup efforts on July 5th! 

Traffic Can Be Tricky. Consider parking in designated spots on the east side of the Necanicum River to help minimize traffic congestion following the fireworks show.

Be Responsible. Police, fire, and city officials work around the clock to keep services in town running as smooth as possible with the large numbers of holiday visitors. If you need assistance with a non-emergency or want to report something, don’t hesitate to contact authorities at (503) 738-6311. If you see something, please say something. 

On behalf of Seaside’s City Council and public safety officials, Seaside thanks you for spending Independence Day with us.

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