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!

Vote Now for Garden Grove's GEMS!

It’s time to cast your vote for Garden Grove’s most beautiful homes, our “Gems!” Witty Gnorman the Gnome has a special message for you and, true to form, he goes a little off-script while sharing important details about how the voting process works. Be sure to watch Gnorman’s short video, and vote for your favorite Garden Grove Gems! We’ll see you in the garden!

Think You Have the Best Home? Meet the Garden Grove Gems!

Garden Grove’s most beautiful homes recognition program is back, celebrating stunning homes and the pride behind them. Meet the 2025 Garden Grove Gems as they showcase that great curb appeal comes from care, creativity, and community spirit.

Get inspired by their stories, tips, and beautiful homes, then enter your own! Submit your photo this spring and let the community vote. You could be one of the 2026 Garden Grove Gems!

Spruce It Up Garden Grove! GEMS Season Is Here!

Get ready, Garden Grove! Garden Grove Gems is on its way! Gnorman the Gnome has a special message inviting you to brighten up your front yard, snap a photo, and join the fun. The 2026 Home Beautification Program is virtual, making it easy to participate. Whether you decide to enter or simply cheer on your neighbors, you can browse the stunning homes online and cast your vote for your favorites. Be sure to watch Gnorman as he introduces the program and highlights a few important dates. Then grab your gardening gloves, plant some flowers, and show off your Garden Grove pride!

Think BiGG! Buy in Garden Grove for Your Chance to Win!

Get ready to Think BiGG this holiday season! When you shop in Garden Grove, you’re not just finding great gifts — you’re also earning a chance to win awesome prizes. Simply make your holiday purchases at Garden Grove businesses between Friday, November 28th and Thursday, December 18th, and save your receipts. Bring them to the Garden Grove Chamber of Commerce office on Main Street by December 18th to receive your entries for the BiGG drawing. Visit ggcity.org for complete details. Good luck!

Garden Grove’s Winter in the Grove is Coming!

Join us on Saturday, December 6th, from 3pm to 7pm at Village Green Park in Garden Grove for a festive holiday event that’s free for the whole family.

Enjoy snow, games, crafts, photo ops, live performances, and the lighting of the big Christmas tree. And of course, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be there too! Get into the spirit and experience the joy of Winter in the Grove. We can’t wait to see you there!

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