See how fireworks work, and where to watch in Southern Colorado
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) -- Pyro technicians in Colorado Springs showed KRDO 13's Bradley Davis how they prepare fireworks ahead of tonight's big shows, like the one at 9:15 p.m. at the Patty Jewett Golf Course. We were shown that preparing fireworks comes with its fair share of risks.
"When we start to wire these to the field modules, there is a risk of static electricity making the shell go off," lead pyro technician Jeremy Walsh said. "If the shell goes off while anybody is over it, they're going to die."
Walsh said they take every safety precaution. They don't wear any metal or anything else that could make a spark. Everyone moves slowly and deliberately when loading the explosives to avoid mistakes.
"Why do you do this with the risks?" Davis asked Walsh.
"To make people happy, for one. And for two, I really like fireworks."
Below is a look at where to see fireworks on the 4th of July in Southern Colorado, per officials with each associated city or county.
Colorado Springs
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
- Banning Lewis Ranch: 9:15 – 9:30 p.m.
- Freedom Fest at Fort Carson: June 29, 4:00 – 10:00 p.m.
TICKETED EVENTS:
- Ford Amphitheater Star Spangled Symphony and Fireworks: Fireworks begin following musical performances
- Rocky Mountain Vibes: Show after game
- Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC: Show after the game
- Flying Horse Resort & Club (Resort guests & members only): 9:15 – 9:30 p.m.
CLUB MEMBERS:
- The Country Club of Colorado at Cheyenne Mountain Resort (Resort Guests & Members Only): July 4th & July 7th: 9:15 – 9:30 p.m.
- Garden of the Gods Resort and Club (Resort guests & members only): 9:15 – 9:30 p.m.
- Patty Jewett Golf Course (Closed to the public) 9:15 – 9:30 p.m.
- Valley Hi Golf Course (Closed to the public)
Pueblo
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
- Rollin on the Riverwalk: 4 p.m. event start, 9:30 p.m. fireworks show
- Let Freedom Howl: 2 p.m. event start, 9:15 p.m. drone and fireworks show
Alamosa
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
Buena Vista
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
- Fireworks at the Rodeo Grounds: 9 p.m.
Commerce City
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND TICKETED:
- Colorado Rapids 4th Fest (Ticketed event, but people without tickets are invited to view from the parking lots surrounding the stadium): Fireworks following the game. Lots open to the non-ticketed public at 7 p.m.
Cripple Creek
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
- Cripple Creek 4th of July: Event open 10 a.m. Firework show start time not specified
Palmer Lake
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
- Festival on the Fourth: Gates open at 3 p.m. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.
Woodland Park
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC:
- Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration: Fireworks start just after sunset
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