Happy Fourth of July!
While fireworks are a key part of the festivities for our Independence Day, many cities throughout Colorado have been canceling their fireworks shows due to wildfire dangers (scroll down to see which cities, counties and towns have cancelled their shows thus far).
This year 29 fireworks shows have been cancelled, whereas last year over 40 were cancelled.
That being said, there are still plenty of places to catch a safe fireworks show and celebrate another year living in the land of the free. We've compiled a slideshow of places to see fireworks this year as well as which towns are having parades and other festivities so you can plan the best Fourth of July holiday for you!
Cancelled fireworks shows for the 4th of July:
Alamosa
Aspen
Canon City
Castle Rock
Colorado Springs
Crested Butte
Creede
Edgewater
Elbert County
Fairplay
Fremont County
Fruita
Glenwood Springs
Golden
Highlands Ranch
Indian Hills
Kiowa
Lake City
Lakewood
Larkspur
Lochbuie
Lone Tree
Monument
Nederland
Parker
Sedalia
Simla
Telluride
Wheat Ridge (postponed until August 16 and 17th)
In most Colorado counties fireworks are illegal for public use, and could warrant the confiscation of fireworks, jail time and a fine.
Click through our slideshow to plan your 4th of July fireworks watching:
This post has been updated to reflect additional fireworks cancellations.
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