Before we dive in, keep in mind that any firework that leaves the ground is illegal in the state of Colorado. So if you are going to celebrate Independence Day with friends and family, make sure you are doing so in a safe and legal way. Now, we've already given you the lowdown on where you can watch professional fireworks in Colorado, but if you want to have little fireworks celebrations of your own, well, you've come to the right place!
Many areas across the state have banned all fireworks. So, you may be wondering, what fireworks are illegal in Colorado? We're glad you asked! Firecrackers, cherry bombs, bottle rockets, mortars, M-80s, and Roman candles are all illegal. However, depending on local laws, fountains, snakes or glow worms, ground spinners, sparklers, and noisemakers that crackle or whistle (but don't explode) are legal in Colorado.
Below is a complete list of where fireworks are illegal and legal in Colorado:
Where Fireworks Are Legal/Illegal in Colorado:
*If you'd like more information on your specific area, please contact your city or county officials directly.
- Adams County: All fireworks are illegal
- Arapahoe: All fireworks are illegal
- Arvada: All fireworks are illegal
- Aurora: All fireworks are illegal within city limits
- Boulder: Illegal to set off fireworks, but possession is permitted other than in city parks, recreation areas, parkways, or open spaces
- Broomfield: Sparklers permitted, but other fireworks are illegal
- Castle Rock: No fireworks without a permit
- Colorado Springs: All fireworks are illegal
- Commerce City: All fireworks are illegal within city limits, but some personal fireworks are legal on July 3-4 and New Year’s Eve
- Denver: All fireworks are illegal
- El Paso County: Most permissible fireworks are legal
- Englewood: Snappers and poppers allowed, but illegal to possess or use fireworks that must be lit
- Fort Collins: All fireworks are illegal
- Golden: All fireworks are illegal within city limits
- Greenwood Village: All fireworks illegal within city limits
- Jefferson County: All fireworks are illegal
- Lakewood: All fireworks are illegal
- Larimer County: All fireworks are illegal
- Littleton: All fireworks are illegal
- Louisville: All fireworks are illegal
- Morrison: All fireworks are illegal
- Northglenn: All fireworks are illegal
- Parker: All fireworks are illegal
- Sheridan: All fireworks are illegal
- Thornton: All other fireworks illegal within city limits
- Vail: All fireworks are illegal
- Westminster: Fireworks that do not violate state law are allowed between midnight July 3 to noon July 5
- Wheat Ridge: All fireworks are illegal
- Windsor: All fireworks are illegal
