Fireworks

Garfield County enacts fireworks prohibition
Dry conditions necessitate extra precautions leading up to Independence Day
Garfield County passed an ordinance June 23, 2025 prohibiting the use, sale, and possession of fireworks in unincorporated areas, due to extreme fire danger. The ordinance notes that sagebrush fuel moisture “is at or below 100 percent, a near record low. Measurements taken in the county indicate Pinyon pine and juniper fuel moisture is 72 percent (significantly below normal moisture content percentages). Fuel moisture percentages are expected to further decrease, creating high fire danger.”
4th of July events across Garfield County
Carbondale
The Town of Carbondale Parks & Recreation Department present Carbondale’s 4th of July Parade on First Friday.
Celebrate July 4th in Carbondale with real old fashioned family parade. The festivities begin with the 46th annual kids’ parade down Carbondale’s main street at 10:30 am.
Hey Kids, why watch a parade when you can be in one! The kids’ parade showcases all kids, from strollers to striders, unicycles to three wheelers, roller skates to skateboards. Come in costume, decorate your bike, wear a uniform, play an instrument, do a routine. The parade staging will begin at 10:00-10:15 am on the corner of the 2nd and main street.
The parade heads west on Main Street from 2nd Street and makes a left turn onto Weant Blvd. and ends in Sopris Park for some free popsicles courtesy of the Town of Carbondale Parks & Recreation Department.
Glenwood Springs
Independence Day Celebration at Two Rivers Park in Glenwood Springs
The City of Glenwood Springs invites the community to a festive Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 4, from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Two Rivers Park. This free, family-friendly event will feature live music, food vendors, bounce houses, lawn games, axe throwing, mechanical bull riding, and a spectacular laser light show to close out the evening.
“It’s a great chance to connect with neighbors, enjoy live music, delicious food, and festive activities—and celebrate what makes Glenwood Springs such a special place,” said Superintendent of Strategic Initiatives Steve Frederick.
Live Music Schedule
- 5:00–6:30 p.m. – Whiskey Stomp
- 7:00–9:00 p.m. – The Ricardo Peña Band
- 9:30 p.m. (approx.) – Laser Light Show
Getting There
Attendees are strongly encouraged to walk, bike, take the shuttle, carpool, or use public transportation. Free event shuttle bus and parking are available at the Glenwood Springs Mall in west Glenwood. The free shuttle service will connect to Two Rivers Park from the mall bus stop from 4-10:30 p.m.
Ride Glenwood On-Demand will also be providing point-to-point shuttle service for $1 per rider within the city limits with extended hours to 10:30 p.m. To request a ride, download the Ride RF app on Android or iOS or call 970-404-4007.
Parking at Two Rivers Park is extremely limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. ADA-accessible parking will be available in the closest row of stalls to the event entrance. For safety purposes, parking is not allowed anywhere along Devereux Rd. or the shoulder of Devereux Rd. Vehicles parked in a "no parking zone" will be ticketed and/or towed at the owner's expense.
Safety Reminders
For the safety and enjoyment of all attendees, fireworks, pets, smoking, firearms or weapons of any kind, glass containers, and soliciting are strictly prohibited.
Garfield County and the Glenwood Springs Fire District are under stage I fire restrictions with a ban on the use of fireworks effective at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, June 27. Check current fire restrictions at cogs.us/fire.
Celebrate safely and joyfully with your Glenwood Springs community this Independence Day!
Glenwood Springs 4TH of July celebration https://www.cogs.us/372/Fourth-of-July-Celebration
Parachute
Enjoy Independence Day July 4th!
Rifle
July 3 Fireworks Canceled; Festivities Continue! - Working in conjunction with Colorado River Fire & Rescue, the City of Rifle has canceled the fireworks portion of the annual July 3rd Celebration due to extreme fire danger. Garfield County is currently under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions with no significant precipitation predicted. All other events and activities will proceed as scheduled.
From 11:00am to 3:00pm at Metro Park, there will be bounce houses, a dunk tank, inflatable slip and slide, a foam cannon and food trucks. Pool session fees will be reduced to $3.00 for the day.
Feeding Giants will kick off the evening concerts in Centennial Park beginning at 5:30 followed by Symphony in the Valley’s ensemble, Noodle Soup. The traditional patriotic concert with Symphony in the Valley will begin at 8:00pm.
The City would like to remind everyone that open burning of fires, including the sale, possession or use of fireworks, is prohibited in the City of Rifle and Rifle Mountain Park from Memorial Day to Labor Day each year. Garfield County has also passed an ordinance prohibiting fireworks in unincorporated areas of the county.
Silt
Fireworks prohibited in the town of Silt. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
Fireworks cautions and restrictions across Garfield County
Garfield County frequently experiences drought and extremely critical fire weather. In addition, frequent fire weather watches from the National Weather Service and Red Flag Warnings have accompanied the drying of area lands.
In Colorado, even on private lands, it is illegal to possess or ignite any form of firework that is propelled into the air. Whether the entire incendiary, or only a portion of it is fired into the air, it is illegal, unless you are a licensed professional with a valid permit.Â
Fire restrictions
Stage 2 fire restrictions begin July 17
Garfield County, CO, The Garfield County Sheriff’s Office, BLM lands in Garfield County, and the seven Fire Districts in Garfield County are implementing Stage 2 Fire Restrictions effective at 12:01 a.m. Thursday July 17, 2025. This applies to all of Garfield County. Press release.
Fireworks prohibited on federal lands
Fireworks of all kinds are not legal on Bureau of Land Management, U.S. Forest Service, or National Park Service lands. Explosives and exploding targets are also prohibited year round on all national forest lands.
White River National Forest restrictions