Some annual fireworks shows throughout the state are being canceled due to fire restrictions in certain areas. More fireworks shows may get canceled if fire dangers and weather conditions worsen. Thanks to our friends at DenverChannel 7News for this list, please check their website for new cancellations/updates.
ALAMOSA -Fireworks have been CANCELED. The town says in light of the recent fire events on the west side of the San Luis Valley, the fireworks will be postponed until a later date. Other events around the July 4th Celebration will continue as normally scheduled.
ARVADA- Annual 4th of July Community Celebration at the Stenger Sports Fields (West 58th Avenue and Oak Street). Parking is open at 3 p.m. Festivities will begin at 4 p.m. Fireworks will begin after 9 p.m.
ASPEN - For the second straight year, the July 4thfireworks show is CANCELED because of dry conditions.
AVON -Harry A. Nottingham Park will host a fireworks show on July 3rd at 9:15 pm.
AURORA -Fireworks will go off at 9:45 pm and viewers can enjoy the show at the Aurora Municipal Center
BEAVER CREEK- Fireworks at 9:30 pm.
BLACK HAWK- "Boomtown" Fireworks begin at dusk which is typically around 9:30 pm. The show can be seen from almost all areas of the city and is set to livestreaming music.
BOULDER- University of Colorado's Folsom Filed will start shooting off fireworks as soon as it's dark; they suggest 9:40 pm.
BRECKENRIDGE- Fireworks will be set off over the town and can be viewed from anywhere. They will start to go off at 9:30 pm.
BRIGHTON- Fireworks will go off in Carmichael Park at dusk.
BROOMFIELD- Firework display will begin around 9:30 pm at Broomfield County Commons Park.
BRUSH- Rodeo scheduled for 7pm at the fairgrounds with a fantastic fireworks display to follow.
BUENA VISTA- Fireworks at dusk at Columbine Park
CANON CITY- According to the Canon City Daily Record, the Canon City fire department and the Sheriff Jim Beicker have decided to cancel fireworks because of shortage of firefighters who are fighting the fire throughout the area.
CASTLE ROCK -Fireworks display is CANCELED due to Stage 2 fire restrictions.
COLORADO SPRINGS -Fireworks show CANCELED because of extreme fire dangers in the region. Many of the already schedules public events will continue to go on without fireworks.
COMMERCE CITY- Following the Colorado Rapids game a fireworks show will begin at the Dick's Sporting Goods Park at 9:50 pm.
COPPER MOUNTAIN:Copper's Wanderlust Festival will feature music, yoga events, a 10 a.m. kids' parade and 9 p.m. fireworks over the West Lake on July 4.
CREEDE- For now they are still planning on holding the show at 9 along Main Street. If that changes in light of the fire we will change this.
CRESTED BUTTE- Fireworks scheduled for the4th of July are CANCELED due to the fire ban. The celebration will still continue without the fireworks at the Crested Butte Mountain Resort.
CRIPPLE CREEK- Fireworks will start at 9:30 pm at City Park.
DENVER- On WEDNESDAY, July 3,the fourth annual Independence Eve Celebration at Civic Center Park will feature a free patriotic concert by the Colorado Symphony, a light show on the Denver City and County Building and a stunning fireworks finale.There will also be fireworks shows at Coors Field, after the Colorado Rockies play the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 3 and 4. And the Outlaws will have a fireworks show after their July 4th game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. You can also catch a fireworksdisplay at Elitch Gardens, starting at dusk on July 4.
DURANGO- Fireworks will go off at Vallecito Lake at Dusk following an Independence Day celebration in downtown Durango.
EAGLE- Firework show at the Eagle County Fairgrounds at 9:30 pm.
EDGEWATER- There won't be a fireworks display over Sloans Lake. The city of Edgewater has CANCELED its fireworks display, normally on July 3, citing costs and safety concerns.
ELBERT COUNTY- "Lights in the Sky" firework display and chili cook off originally scheduled for June 29, 2013 is CANCELED.
ENGLEWOOD -The Family Festival & Fireworks event will be followed by a professional fireworks show at 9:30 pm. The events will take place at Belleview Park (5001 S. Inca Street) and at Cornerstone Park (southeast corner of West Belleview Avenue and South Windermere Street).
ESTES PARK -Fireworks are set to go off over Lake Estes at 9:30 pm.
FIRESTONE- Saddleback Golf Club will set off fireworks at 9:30 pm.
FORT CARSON- An Independence Day celebration will take place on WEDNESDAY, July 3rd at Fort Carson Iron Horse Park including a firework show at 10 pm.
FORT COLLINS- City Park will host the fireworks display at approximately 9:35 pm.
FORT LUPTON- The fireworks show will take place at the parking lot of south Safeway on Rollie Avenue at dusk.
FREMONT COUNTY- The county has also CANCELED this year's 4th of July fireworks display from Skyline Drive.
FRISCO- Fireworks show at 9:30 pm at Frisco Bay Marina.
GEORGETOWN- Fireworks at dusk. Other festivities including small town parade begins at 11 a.m.
GLENDALE- Fireworks will be blasted off on WEDNESDAY July 3 at Creekside Park. The show will start at approximately 9 p.m.
GOLDEN- The annual fireworks display at Lion's Park, held by the Lion's Club, has been CANCELED. Festival will still take place but fireworks will be rescheduled for another date.
GRAND JUNCTION- Fireworks display at Lincoln Park at 9:45.
GRAND LAKE- Grand Lake Fireworks Extravaganza display on the Lakefront at 9:30 pm.
GUNNISON- Fireworks show in Jorgensen Park at 9:15 pm.
HIGHLANDS RANCH- Fireworks show CANCELED due to the current Stage 2 fire restrictions in effect in Douglass County. The fireworks will be postponed until Oktoberfest on Sept. 21, 2013.
HOLYOKE- This celebration will take place a few days before the 4th on Friday June 28 at Holyoke Community College. The fireworks show will begin at dusk.
IDAHO SPRINGS:July 4th Festival~Tribute to Our Heroes runs 2 p.m.-midnight at Citizens Park at Miner St and 16th Ave. Fireworks at approx 9:15 p.m.
INDIAN HILLS- Fireworks scheduled for the 4th at the Indian Hills Fire Station 1 are CANCELED.
KEYSTONE- Fireworks show at Lakeside Village at 9:00 pm.
KIOWA- The Kiowa Fire District and the Kiowa Volunteer Fire Department has CANCELED this year's annual œLights in the Sky fireworks show and chili cookoff scheduled for June 29 at the Elbert County Fairgrounds.
LAFAYETTE- Lafayette Fireworks are happening at Waneka Lake, 1600 Caria Dr. in Lafayette.
LITTLETON- The Fourth of July Family Festival and Fireworks Show is planned for Thursday, July 4. The city says it will continue to monitor the drought and fire conditions, and will follow any directives that are passed down from the governor's office or the Arapahoe County Sheriff. If everything goes as planned, events will be held at Belleview, Progress and Cornerstone Parks near the intersection of Belleview and Windermere. There will be strict enforcement of laws prohibiting alcohol and personal fireworks -- including sparklers. Pets are strongly discouraged.
LONE TREE -Fireworks have been CANCELED due to the current Stage 2 Fire Restrictions in place in the City and throughout Douglas County. However, the concert and celebration will continue. Residents from Lone Tree and Acres Green can attend the celebration on July 4 at Sweetwater Park. Wristbands are required for entry. Celebration begins at 4 p.m.
LONGMONT- Boulder County Fairgrounds hosts fireworks display beginning at 9:30 pm.
LOVELAND- Fireworks Show at 9:17 p.m. the show is set to begin over Lake Loveland. This year's show should be approximately 30 minutes in length, and will culminate with a finale of close to 500 shots. Festivities throughout the day for North Lake Park.
LOUISVILLE:The Fourth of July fireworks party runs 6-10 p.m. on July 4 at Coal Creek Golf Course. There will be music, balloon animals, face painting, music and food concessions. Fireworks will launch at approx. 9:15 p.m.
MONTROSE- The Rotary Club will put on a fireworks show at Sunset Mesa at dusk.
MONUMENT- Fireworks show CANCELED due to fire restrictions in El Paso County and Black Forest Fire. Parade and street fair will still be held on July 4.
MORRISON- Bandimere Speedway celebrate Independence Day on "Thunder Mountain" with the "Jet Car Nationals & Family Festival". Tickets required for the festival. Jet cars and drag racing begins at 7 p.m. Fireworks at 9:45 p.m.
NEDERLAND- There won't be a typical fireworks display because of the fire danger. But at dusk, everyone is encouraged to come downtown Nederland with LED lights or something that glows to help create an energy efficient, safe, non fire causing, fun to watch and participate in, 4th of July display.
NORTHGLENN -Fireworks show will start at 9:30 pm over Webster Lake. If the fireworks don't go off by 10 pm, the show will be postponed until Friday July 5, at 9:30 pm.
PARKER- Celebrate Independence Day at the Town's annual celebration, Let Freedom Sing! Grab blankets and lawn chairs and set up to enjoy live music, festive food vendors, family activities and more! On July 4 at Salisbury Park, 11920 Motsenbocker Rd. from 6 to 10 p.m. Parker is under Stage 2 fire restrictions until further notice. This essentially means: no open fires, burning, nor fireworks. Due to these Stage 2 fire restrictions and high fire risk, the Town is currently not planning to have the professional fireworks display on July 4. We will keep you posted if conditions change.
PUEBLO- Fireworks will be set off by the Pueblo West Fire Department and can be seen from everywhere in West Pueblo.
SIMLA -The Big Sandy Fire Protection District and Simla Volunteer Fire Dept. has CANCELED the fireworks show scheduled on July 4 at the Simla football field.
SILVERTON- Fireworks show at Memorial Park at dusk.
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS- Firework Show at Howelsen Hill at 9:00 pm.
TELLURIDE- The annual fireworks display has been CANCELLED for the second year in a row due to dry conditions and high fire danger.
THORNTON -Around 9:30 p.m., the fiery fun begins with anighttime patriotic parachute jump by Mile Hi Skydiving immediately followed by a fireworks show at the Carpenter Park Multipurpose Fields at 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. The field opens at 4 p.m. with music, food and vendors.
VAIL -Fireworks will go off at 9:30 pm and can be viewed from downtown Vail Village.
WESTMINSTER -Fireworks will begin at 9:15 pm at City Park.
WHEAT RIDGE -No fireworks on July 4. Fireworks still on for the Carnation Festival on Aug. 16 - 17. at Anderson Park.
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