Police remind residents that all other use of fireworks is illegal
Associates of WK Real Estate, the City of Boulder and the University of Colorado Boulder are once again proud to invite the community to enjoy a safe and spectacular Fourth of July event.
The annual Fourth of July fireworks show, Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast, is free to the public and will take place at Folsom Field on Thursday, July 4. Come early to see Ralphie on the plaza and enjoy live music by Card Catalog, PRO-LEISURE and the School of Rock. Gates open at 7:45 p.m.
The free fireworks shuttle service to Folsom Field will begin at 6:30 p.m. and leave from Canyon Boulevard between 29th and 30th streets (just south of Century Theater). Both HOP and Buff buses will be used for the shuttle service.
After the fireworks show until approximately 10:45 p.m., both the shuttle service and looping HOP buses will run on an as-needed basis to get riders safely to their destinations. All return buses will board at the southeast corner of Colorado Avenue and Folsom Street (by the Engineering Plaza). The buses will drop off passengers at the Twenty-Ninth Street Mall near the Century Theater parking structure.
Folsom Field complies with all TSA and Homeland Security prohibited items lists. The following items are not permitted into the stadium:
- Hard-sided containers of any size or style
- Bags or containers larger than 12″ x 12″ x 12″
- Alcohol
- Glass bottles or cans
(Non-alcoholic beverages brought into the stadium must be in approved factory-sealed plastic containers only. Water bottles, sport bottles or other approved types of beverage containers that are not factory sealed must be emptied prior to entering the stadium. They may be refilled once inside at any water fountain.)
- Umbrellas of any size
- Firearms or weapons of any type
- Designated artificial noise makers such as whistles or air horns
- Signs or flags on sticks, regardless of the length
- Any unapproved signs or banners
- Footballs, Frisbees, inflatable balls
- Fireworks
- Animals (with the exception of service animals for people with disabilities)
- Any other item(s) deemed dangerous or unacceptable by security
Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast has been held at Folsom Field since 1941. This event is hosted by the associates of WK Real Estate, the University of Colorado Boulder (CU) and the City of Boulder. Media Sponsors include the Daily Camera, KBCO and Boulder 8TV. Attendees may support the fireworks show by donating on Venmo to @Boulder4th or via Apple Pay to 303-818-7342.
Boulder police would also like to remind residents and visitors to Boulder that it is illegal to use or possess any fireworks within the city limits. Police will have increased patrols with officers looking for this type of activity during the holiday week. Citations will be issued, and fireworks will be confiscated.
Residents are encouraged to report fireworks violations as soon as they see them by calling the non-emergency number for Dispatch, which is 303-441-3333. Please call 9-1-1 if the fireworks call is an emergency or if there is a fire. A location and description of the individual or individuals with the fireworks will help officers respond effectively.
For more information on the family-friendly, safe celebration, or stadium guidelines, visit www.boulder4thofJuly.com.
Published: July 1, 2019
Media Contacts:
Patrick von Keyserling, City of Boulder, 303-441-4959
