Fireworks on the Fourth of July are a staple of summer and a fun way to celebrate with the family, but it's important to have fun in a safe and legal way.
Any type of fireworks that leaves the ground is illegal in Colorado. Examples of prohibited fireworks are firecrackers, bottle rockets, lady fingers, mortars and Roman candles.
The use of illegal fireworks in unincorporated county areas is a Class 3 misdemeanor and is punishable with fines from $50 to a maximum of $750 and/or up-to six months imprisonment.
Depending on where you live, however, there may be certain types of firecrackers that are permitted such as sparklers, snakes, fountains, tanks, smoke bombs, wheels and ground spinners.
Cities and counties ask that you don't call 911 to report illegal fireworks except in cases of injury or a fire. Instead, cities and counties set up hotlines or apps that allow residents to make reports, or ask that residents call the non-emergency dispatch phone number.
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