Tag: Fourth Of July
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Popular 4th of July fireworks show that takes place at Colorado state park canceled amid safety concerns
A day after Colorado Governor Jared Polis declared a statewide drought emergency, one of the state’s largest mountain town firework shows for Fourth of July has been canceled. According to a press release from Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the decision has been made to cancel the Steamboat Lake State Park Fourth of July fireworks display…
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The interdependence at the heart of American independence | Vince Bzdek
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Way up high in one of the gables of the Jefferson Memorial, a pediment sculpture depicts the renowned Committee of Five. The sculpture is a reminder that the Declaration of Independence was not the work…
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Report illegal fireworks in Jefferson County via mobile app
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office is asking residents not to call 911 to report illegal fireworks, except in cases that involve injury or threaten life or property, but rather to use a mobile app instead. The Jeffcom911 app allows users to report illegal fireworks and…
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Aurora OKs use of permissible fireworks starting Saturday through July 4th
After reviewing fire risk, Aurora Fire Rescue lifted the ban on fireworks in the city starting Saturday through the 4th of July.
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Boulder’s annual 4th of July celebration canceled due to end of partnership with host
Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast will not happen at Folsom Field, or anywhere else, this year.
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Lots of complaints, no citations for illegal Fourth of July fireworks, metro Denver officials say
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While police around the metro area received many calls for possibly illegal fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend, not many issued citations. From July 1 to 4, Denver Police Department (DPD) did not give out any citations for illegal fireworks use. On June 30, however, DPD cited Robert Menifee, 33, for selling fireworks illegally,…
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Denver area fireworks: Where to watch displays
Where to watch Here’s a look at where to watch professional firework displays in the metro Denver area this July Fourth season. Tuesday, July 4 Arvada: From 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. A fireworks display will happen at the Stenger Soccer Complex at 11200 W. 58th Ave. Aurora: Fireworks will take place at the Aurora…
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Metro Denver neighborhoods celebrate Independence Day
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save While there are many Fourth of July traditions to love, one favorite includes neighborhood parades. Fire trucks or police cruisers lead a stream of families on bikes, in wagons and walking neighborhood streets clad in red, white and blue. South Metro Fire Rescue Engine No.…
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Multiple rounds of violent storms threaten July 4 plans
Violent storms could douse July 4th celebration cookouts and metro area firework viewing, forecasters said, with some of the worst threats starting in the afternoon and continuing after dark. Chris Bianchi, Denver Gazette news partner 9News’ meteorologist, predicted there may be multiple waves of wet weather which could bring hail and flooding starting in the…
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Denver weather: Storms likely Friday, hot temps ahead
Denver is forecast for rain Friday, with slight chances of storms in the weekend ahead, according to the National Weather Service in Boulder. There’s an 80% chance of showers and thunderstorms, likely before 3 p.m., and mainly after 5 p.m. Expect a high near 73 degrees. A light wind is forecast to roll through the…