To help the community safely celebrate the Fourth of July this year, the city of Lompoc is again offering applications for block parties.

Lompoc Parks & Recreation is coordinating with the Lompoc Police and Fire departments to encourage community members who want to light Safe and Sane fireworks to do so in a safe environment, on closed city streets.

Block party application packets are currently available on the city of Lompoc website, and at Anderson Recreation Center, 125 W. Walnut Ave.

Block party applications must be submitted in-person at the Anderson Recreation Center or via email to recreation@ci.lompoc.ca.us (with fee payment made over the phone) by noon Monday, June 23.

The city has identified the downtown parking lot at 200 W. Ocean Ave. as a community location that can be used for safe and sane fireworks for the public.

Direct questions about community block parties in Lompoc to Johanna Kinard, 805-875-8089.

For a full list of Lompoc Parks & Recreation programs and services, visit www.cityoflompoc.com/recreation.