Back by popular demand - An annual Fourth of July tradition continues at Lake Oroville this year with a 30-minute fireworks display at no cost to the public. The spectacular show will explode over the huge State Water Project reservoir in Butte County starting at 9:30 p.m.

Several thousand spectators are expected to view the fireworks from vantage points around the lake with many watching the show from atop the mile-long Oroville Dam. Because of security concerns, vehicle parking will not be permitted on the dam but food and nonalcoholic beverages will be available there from non-profit vendors.

There will NOT be shuttles this year, so carpooling is strongly encouraged.

State Parks officials are reminding holiday visitors of several safety rules:

• Boats must stay outside the marked area around the fireworks launching area
• Boat running lights are required from sunset to sunrise
• The speed limit on the lake is 5 mph starting at 30 minutes past sunset
• Boats must stay 500 feet from the dam
• If you boat, don't consume alcohol
• Ground fires are prohibited

 This year's show is made possible by Feather Falls Casino's new Feather Falls Brewing Company, Bidwell Canyon Marina, Lake Oroville Marina at Lime Saddle, the City of Oroville, and the Oroville Area Chamber of Commerce.