Like everywhere else in the United States, the Colorado fireworks laws are unique to that specific state. Before using any type of fireworks such as wedding sparklers, it is very important to know all of the Colorado fireworks laws to prevent any type of fines or legal problems on your big day.
Whether you live in Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, or any other city in Colorado, breaking the local fireworks laws can ruin your wedding in a big hurry; even though the world’s largest silver nugget (1,840 pounds) was found in 1894 near Aspen. Below we have list the current Colorado fireworks laws to help prevent any unwanted problems when using wedding sparklers on your big day.
State of Colorado Fireworks Laws:
Permitted: Cylindrical and cone fountain, ground spinner, torch and colored fire, dipped sticks and sparklers, snake and glow worm, trick noisemaker and certain other novelties.
Prohibited: All fireworks not listed as permitted.
Selling Period: N/A
Age of Purchase: 16 years of age.
More Facts About Colorado:
Nickname: Centennial State
Motto: Nil Sine Numine (Nothing without Providence)
Statehood: August 1, 1876 (38th)
Origin of State’s Name: From the Spanish for the color red, which was applied to the Colorado River.
Largest Cities: Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Lakewood, Fort Collins
Border States: Arizona, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Utah, Wyoming
Land Area: 103,730 sq. mi.; 8th largest
State Bird: Lark Bunting
State Flower: Rocky Mountain Columbine (aquilegia caerules)
State Tree: Colorado Blue Spruce (picea pungens)
State Song: Where the Columbines Grow