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Wednesday, Jul. 3, 2024

Are fireworks banned for personal use in Denver and Colorado Springs?


yes

Edgewater, Lakewood, Lafayette, Fort Collins, Glenwood Springs, Silt and Rifle also ban all fireworks for at least part of the year. Garfield County voted to ban them in its unincorporated areas in March. Most other communities limit fireworks use to firecrackers that do not fly or fireworks that don’t explode like sparklers or fountains. 

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