CELEBRATE SAFELY!

What is the Law?

• If you live in the CITY OF CENTENNIAL (as well as most Front Range CITIES in Colorado) the sale, use and possession of ALL FIREWORKS is ILLEGAL.  This includes sparklers, glow worms, fountains and other items found at fireworks sales tents in Colorado.
• If you live in UNINCORPORATED ARAPAHOE COUNTY you may purchase and use PERMISSIBLE FIREWORKS.  The fireworks you can buy at stands in Colorado are PERMISSIBLE FIREWORKS.
• Remember, if it LEAVES THE GROUND or EXPLODES it is ILLEGAL ANYWHERE IN COLORADO.
• You MUST be 16 years or older to buy, sell or USE fireworks.
• Violating the fireworks laws can be costly.  If you break the law, you will face significant fines and possible jail time.

Cunningham Fire Protection District encourages you to see a professional fireworks display.  If fireworks are legal in your area and you choose to use them, use your PERMISSIBLE fireworks SAFELY.

• Read and follow directions.
• Use only under adult supervision. (18 years or older)
• Buy from reliable fireworks vendors.
• Ignite fireworks outdoors on a cement area.
• Make sure you at least 15-20 feet away from anything that can catch fire.
• Have a bucket of water or hose nearby.
• Never experiment or attempt to make your own fireworks.
• Only light one firework at a time.
• Never re-ignite malfunctioning fireworks or stick your face close up to see if it worked.
• Never give fireworks to small children.
• Never aim or throw fireworks at another person.
• Never shoot fireworks in metal or glass containers.
• Soak your used fireworks in a bucket of water overnight before throwing them away.