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Rocket's Red Glare: Northern Colorado Big 4 shows |
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Written by NEXTnc staff reports
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Thursday, 28 June 2007 |
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It’s fireworks time.
The communities of Fort Collins, Greeley, Loveland and Windsor all put on fireworks shows the evening of July 4.
NEXTnc staffers in years past have had luck finding spots on county roads between Greeley and Windsor where they’ve been able to see at least three different displays — to the east and west.
Most displays are timed with dusk, with nightfall coming after 9 p.m. In Greeley, however, the Independence Stampede’s fireworks display goes off after the night’s concert, which is often after 10 p.m.
For those wanting to shoot off their own fireworks, know that in the city limits of Fort Collins and Greeley all fireworks are illegal. In Loveland “safe and sane” fireworks are legal.
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Fort Collins
Plenty of activities are going on at Civic Center Park and City Park (site of fireworks) during the day. See our special section inside for more information. Fireworks are set to go off over Sheldon Lake, on west Mulberry Street, about 9:30 p.m.
Greeley
The Independence Stampede fireworks show is set off over the Island Grove Regional Park Arena in north Greeley about a half hour after the night show ends. Lonestar’s concert starts at 8 p.m. In years past, the displays usually begin after 10 p.m. The Greeley Country Club usually has an earlier display that can be seen throughout northern Colorado.
Loveland
Fireworks will go off over Lake Loveland, Taft Avenue and U.S. 34, about 9:15 p.m. A specially prepared musical accompaniment will be simulcast on 94.3 Max FM.
Windsor
Festivities will be at Eastman Park, 7th Avenue and Eastman Park Drive. The Jurassicasters will perform from 7-9:30 p.m. and fireworks will go off over Water Valley lakes. There’s a 4-legged 4K run/walk earlier in the day, too, at Eastman Park Trail. Registration begins at 8 a.m. | Only registered users can write comments.
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