Ahead of the July 4 holiday weekend, the Mobile Police Department has issued some reminders about fireworks, celebratory gunfire and a downtown teen curfew.

The department brought up several points in emails sent to media outlets on Wednesday:

Fireworks: “During much of the year, fireworks are not legal to shoot within the City of Mobile limits,” said a statement issued by police. “However, the city’s ordinance DOES allow residents to use fireworks on July 3, July 4, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.”

Celebratory gunfire: “The Mobile Police Department reminds you that celebratory gunfire is NOT permitted. It is illegal to discharge a firearm within the City of Mobile limits. Remember, what goes up must come down. These bullets can seriously injure, or kill, someone.”

Downtown curfew: The Mobile Police Department will enforce a curfew on individuals younger than 18 in the Downtown Entertainment District from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. daily.

A statement from the police department said, “We appreciate the cooperation and understanding from all community members during this time. We also urge parents and guardians to be aware of the curfew times and accompany their young ones during late hours to ensure their safety and adherence to the ordinance.”

Outside the downtown entertainment district, the city’s curfew ordinance applies from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday nights; and from 12:01 a.m. to 5 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

The ordinance provides several exceptions. Examples include cases where minors are accompanied by their parent or guardian; on a lawful errand at the direction of the minor’s parent or guardian, without any unnecessary detour or stop; engaged in an employment activity, or going to or returning home from an employment activity, by a direct route without any unnecessary detour or stop; or involved in an emergency.