The Redmond Fire Department encourages citizens who wish to enjoy fireworks for the Fourth of July to seek out any of the professional displays offered in the greater Seattle area.

The sale, possession and use of all fireworks in the City of Redmond are prohibited by city ordinance. Persons found in violation of this ordinance can be punished by a fine of not more than $5,000, or by jail time for not more than one year, or by both.

For those who wish to see fireworks in Redmond, Derby Days offers its annual display at 10 p.m. Saturday, July 10 at Redmond City Hall campus, 15670 NE 85th St.

Some Fourth of July fireworks shows in the area are:

• Bellevue Family Fourth: (425) 453-1223 or www.bellevuedowntown.org/events/familyfourth

• Fourth on the Lake, Newcastle: (425) 649-4444 or www.ci.newcastle.wa.us

• Fourth on the Plateau, Sammamish: www.ci.sammamish.wa.us

• Northshore Cities Fourth of July, Kenmore: (425) 398-8900 or www.cityofkenmore.com