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Marin County Fair opens with nightly fireworks, World Cup screening
By Tom Vacar at KTVU FOX 2 News
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
The Marin County Fair opened Wednesday for a five-day run, featuring a large screen for attendees to watch World Cup soccer day or night. Fire officials and law enforcement are emphasizing the safety of professional displays over consumer fireworks, which are facing increasing restrictions across...
Key takeaway Fire officials and law enforcement are emphasizing the safety of professional displays over consumer fireworks, which are facing increasing restrictions across the state due to wildfire dangers.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: KTVU FOX 2 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Marin County Fair opened Wednesday for a five-day run, featuring a large screen for attendees to watch World Cup soccer day or night. Fire officials and law enforcement are emphasizing the safety of professional displays over consumer fireworks, which are facing increasing restrictions across...
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