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Filing Period for November Elections To Begin

Beginning Monday, July 13, 2026, the City of Garden Grove will be accepting nomination papers for Mayor, and three Council Member seats for Districts 1, 3, and 4, for the November 3, 2026 election. The deadline to file the completed paperwork is Friday, August 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Paperwork must be filed with the City Clerk’s Office, Garden Grove City Hall, at 11222 Acacia Parkway.

City Reminds Community of $1,000 Fine For Illegal Fireworks

Rescheduled Cleanup Activities at GKN Aerospace Confirmed, May Cause Temporary Odors

Golf Cart Parade to Cause Temporary Road Closures on June 27

Free Keys to Homeownership Fair Coming to Garden Grove on July 11

Events

Lunch at the Library Time: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Free Summer Concert - Yachtzee (Yacht Rock) Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Keys to Home Ownership Fair Time: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Free Summer Concert - Kelly Boyz Band (Country) Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Community Cleanup Day Time: 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Free Summer Concert - Start Me Up (Rolling Stones Tribute) Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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NO Illegal Fireworks in Garden Grove - $1,000 Fine

The City of Garden Grove wishes everyone a fun, memorable, and safe Fourth of July celebration! If you're planning to enjoy fireworks, please remember that only California State Fire Marshal-approved Safe and Sane fireworks are legal and available for purchase locally.

Illegal and dangerous fireworks put lives, property, and neighborhoods at risk and can result in fines of up to $1,000.

This Independence Day, celebrate responsibly, look out for your neighbors, and help keep Garden Grove safe for everyone. Have a happy Fourth of July!