We've got the ultimate guide to fireworks in Colorado, so you can celebrate the Fourth of July with a BANG!
The recent wildfires across Colorado have forced many areas to place a ban on all fireworks, even the more low-key ones -- Aspen, Breckenridge, Durango, Steamboat Springs, and Telluride are among many other cities and towns that have canceled their firework shows this year. So in order to make sure your Fourth of July goes off with a bang, we've compiled a list of where you CAN watch fireworks in Colorado. *All firework displays take place on July 4 unless otherwise specified.* 4th of July Fireworks Where: Stenger Sports Complex, Arvada When: Fireworks start at 9 p.m. (Gates open at 7 p.m.) Fourth of July Spectacular Where: Aurora Municipal Center, Aurora When: Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. (Opens to the public at 6 p.m.) [caption id="attachment_39232" align="aligncenter" width="960"]
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4th of July Celebration
Where: Carmichael Park, Brighton
When: Fireworks start at dusk (Doors open at 4 p.m.)
Fireworks at Folsom Field
Where: Folsom Field, Boulder
When: Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. (Doors open at 8 p.m.)
Independence Day Celebration & Summer Symphony
Where: Colorado Springs Memorial Park, Colorado Springs
When: Fireworks start at 9 p.m. (Opens to the public at 5:30 p.m.)
22nd Annual 4thFest
Where: Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City
When: Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. (Rapids vs. Sounders game at 7 p.m.)
Cripple Creek's 4th of July Celebration
Where: City Park, Cripple Creek
When: Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. (Celebrations start at 12 p.m.)
Independence Eve
Where: Civic Center Park, Denver
When: July 3 -- Fireworks start at 8 p.m.
Elitch Gardens Fireworks Extravaganza
Where: Elitch Gardens, Denver
When: Fireworks start at 10 p.m.
Colorado Rockies Fireworks
Where: Coors Field, Denver
When: July 3 AND 4 -- Fireworks post-game (First pitch at 6:10 p.m.)
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Denver Outlaws Fourth of July Celebration
Where: Mile High Stadium, Denver
When: Fireworks post-game (Game starts at 7 p.m.)
4th of July Celebration
Where: Lake Estes, Estes Park
When: Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. (Opens to the public at 7 p.m.)
4th of July Community Celebration
Where: Sheldon Lake in City Park, Fort Collins
When: Fireworks start at 9:35 p.m. (Opens to the public at 4:15 p.m.)
Fireworks at Greeley Stampede
Where: Island Grove Park, Greeley
When: Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
July 4th Celebration
Where: Highland Heritage Regional Park, Highlands Ranch
When: Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. (Opens to the public at 4 p.m.)
Independence Day Celebration
Where: Decatur Field at Keystone Lake, Keystone
When: July 3 -- Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. (Festivities begin at 8 a.m.)
Hudson Gardens: Firefall in Concert
Where: Hudson Gardens & Event Center, Littleton
When: Fireworks post-concert (Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. | Gates open at 5:30 p.m.)
Independence Day Celebration
Where: Sweetwater Park, Lone Tree
When: Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. (Festivities begin at 4 p.m.)
Longmont 4th of July Fireworks Display
Where: Boulder County Fairgrounds, Longmont
When: Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.
July 4th Celebration
Where: North Lake Park over Lake Loveland, Loveland
When: Fireworks start at 9:17 p.m. (Festivities begin at 10 a.m.)
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Parker Stars and Stripes Celebration
Where: Salisbury Park, Parker
When: Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. (Gates open at 5 p.m.)
Rollin on the Riverwalk
Where: Historic Arkansas Riverwalk, Pueblo
When: Fireworks start at 9 p.m. (Gates open at 5 p.m.)
4th of July in Thornton
Where: Carpenter Park Fields, Thornton
When: Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m. (Opens to the public at 4 p.m.)
Vail America Days
Where: Golden Peak, Vail
When: Fireworks start at dusk (Festivities begin at 8 a.m.)
Lance Gutersohn's 4th of July Celebration
Where: Hideaway Park, Winter Park
When: Fireworks start at dusk (Opens to the public at 6 p.m.)
Updates to the list will be made if needed.
What do you think? How will YOU be celebrating the Fourth of July? Are there other fireworks in Colorado that were not included in our list? Let us know in the comments below.