Celebrate 4th Of July Safely - Do Not Use Fireworks, Grizzly Peak Boulevard Will Be Closed To Non-Resident In City Of Berkeley

Press release from City of Berkeley:

June 28, 2021

Berkeley, California - Help keep our community safe this 4th of July by avoiding any use of fireworks within the city, especially in the Berkeley hills.

When fireworks are not handled by professionals, they can cause severe injuries and start fires. That’s a particular concern in the Berkeley hills, where fires can ignite and spread quickly - a threat that is heightened this year due to severe drought conditions across the state.

Grizzly Peak Boulevard closed to non-residents on July 4

Starting 5am July 4, Grizzly Peak Boulevard will be closed between Centennial Drive and Skyline Boulevard to all traffic except residents traveling to their homes in the area. The closure will last through 6am July 5.

Turn-outs along Grizzly Peak will be closed and no stopping will be allowed. The Lawrence Hall of Science and UC Botanical Gardens will also be closed.

• Stadium Rim Way at Centennial
• Centennial and Grizzly Peak
• Lomas Cantadas & Grizzly Peak
• Fish Ranch Rd / Grizzly Peak / Claremont

Fireworks illegal throughout Berkeley

July 4th festival at the Berkeley waterfront canceled

This press release was produced by City of Berkeley. The views expressed here are the author’s own.