Firework shows still planned for the Fourth of July

By , 460th Space Wing Public Affairs / Published July 01, 2013

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BUCKLEY AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. -- A majority of the local firework shows scheduled for the Fourth of July holiday period are still planned to go on, even with recent fire bans.

As of late, only a few areas in Colorado have canceled their firework displays. Aerial fireworks in general have always been illegal for private use in Colorado.

"Typically, in the state of Colorado anything that doesn't leave the ground is acceptable. However, on base we've never been allowed any fireworks," said David Herman, Buckley Fire Department assistant fire chief.

Herman recommended checking with county websites to determine what is and isn't permitted in the counties.

To view county-specific fire ban regulations click here.

Although some areas have canceled their displays, Herman said this shouldn't interfere with the enjoyment of holiday. He said there are plenty of other ways to enjoy the day or weekend, by barbequing, having fun in the outdoors or some water activities.

People should refer to their city or county websites before making plans to go view the firework displays to ensure the shows are not canceled.

Firework displays that are still planned to go on as of July 1, include the following:

Arvada
· Stenger Sports Fields -- July 4 after 9 p.m.
-- All fireworks are illegal for public use.

Aurora
· Aurora Municipal Center's Great Lawn -- July 4 after 6 p.m.

Boulder:
· The University of Colorado Boulder's Folsom Field -- July 4 at dusk.
-- All fireworks are illegal for public use.

Brighton
· Carmichael Park -- July 4 at dusk.
-- Non-exploding fireworks that are legal in Colorado and that do not leave the ground are allowed.

Broomfield
· Broomfield County Commons Park -- July 4 at 9:30 p.m.
-- Non-exploding fireworks that are legal in Colorado and that do not leave the ground are allowed.

Centennial
· N/A
-- All fireworks are illegal for public use.

Commerce City
· Dick's Sporting Goods Park -- July 4 after the Colorado Rapids
-- All fireworks are illegal for public use.

Cripple Creek
N/A
-- All fireworks are illegal for public use.

Denver
· Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park -- July 4 at dusk.
· Civic Center Park -- July 3 after 8 p.m.
· Coors Field -- July 3 and 4 after the Colorado Rockies Games.Game.
· Sports Authority Field-- July 4 after the Denver Outlaws game.
-- All fireworks are illegal for public use.

Durango
· Vallecito Lake Community Event Center -- July 4 at dusk.
-- All fireworks are illegal for public use without permit from the city.

Englewood
· Belleview Park-- July 4 at 9:30 p.m.
· Cornerstone Park -- July 4 at 9:30 p.m.
· Progress Park -- July 4 at 9:30 p.m.
-- All fireworks are illegal for public use.

Fort Collins
· City Park -- July 4 at 9:35 p.m.
-- All fireworks are illegal for public use.

Grand Junction
· Lincoln Park -- July 4 at 9:45 p.m.
-- All fireworks are illegal for public use.

Greeley
· Greeley Country Club -- July 4 at dusk.
· The Greeley Independence Stampede -- July 4 at 10 p.m.
-- Non-exploding fireworks that are legal in Colorado and that do not leave the ground are allowed from midnight July 3 to noon July 5.

Littleton
· Clement Park -- July 3 at 9:30 p.m.
· Cornerstone Park -- July 4 at 9:30 p.m.
-- All fireworks are illegal for public use.

Longmont
· Boulder County Fairgrounds -- July 4 at 9:30 p.m.
-- Non-exploding fireworks that are legal in Colorado and that do not leave the ground are allowed.

Loveland
· North Lake Park -- July 4 at dusk.
-- Non-exploding fireworks that are legal in Colorado and that do not leave the ground are allowed.

Northglenn
· Webster Lake -- July 4 at 9:30 p.m.
-- All fireworks are illegal for public use.

Thornton
· Thornton Multipurpose Fields -- July 4 after 9:30 p.m.
-- All fireworks are illegal for public use.

Pueblo
· The Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo -- July 4 at dusk.
· Pueblo West Fire Department -- July 4, at dusk.
-- All fireworks are illegal for public use.

Vail
· Downtown Vail Village -- July 4 at dusk.
-- All fireworks are illegal for public use.

Westminister
· City Park -- July 4 at 9:15 p.m.
-- Non-exploding fireworks that are legal in Colorado and that do not leave the ground are allowed from midnight on July 3 to noon on July 5.

Canceled firework displays include the following:

·Alamosa
·Aspen
·Castle Rock
·Colorado Springs
·Monument
·Parker
·Highlands Ranch
·Indian Hills
·Evergreen
·Lakewood
·Simla
·Kiowa
·Golden

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