Be in the know before you light up.

Before we dive in, though, 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're wanting to have little fireworks celebrations of your own, well, you've come to the right place!

Many areas across the state have placed bans on all fireworks, and some have even canceled their annual firework shows due to the recent wildfires.

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. On the other side, fountains, snake or glow worms, ground spinners, sparklers, and noisemakers that crackle or whistle (but don't explode) are legal in Colorado, depending on local laws.

Below is a complete list of where fireworks are illegal and legal in Colorado:

If your area has not been listed, well, we're afraid you're out of luck ... However, if you'd like more information on your specific area, please contact your city or county officials directly.

Where Fireworks Are Legal/Illegal in Colorado:

• Arvada
  • ​​​​​​​All fireworks are illegal
• Aurora 
  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​All fireworks are illegal
• 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 most other fireworks illegal
• Colorado Springs
  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​All fireworks are illegal
• Commerce City
  • All fireworks are illegal within city limits
• Denver
  • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​All fireworks are illegal
• Englewood
  • Snappers and poppers are 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 are illegal within city limits
• Lafayette
  • All fireworks are illegal
• Lakewood
  • 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
• Pueblo
  • ​​​​​​​All fireworks are illegal
• Thornton
  • ​​​​​​​All fireworks are illegal within city limits
• Vail
  • All fireworks are illegal
• Wheat Ridge
  • All fireworks are illegal