independence day

Lana Del Rey is striking a chord with people. Her new video for "National Anthem" has been viewed nearly 3-million times in less than a week. I guess you could say (in your best Ron Burgundy voice) that "It's kind of a big deal." Lana is in the video as Jacqueline Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe, alongside A$AP Rocky as a black John F. Kennedy. With a premise like that you can bet t

The 4th of July can be a wonderful time for celebrating. But it can, however, be a stressful and dangerous night for your pets, especially dogs. We all know someone whose dog has tried to “escape” the sound of fireworks, or wet the floor, or just looked downright mortified at the sound of the explosions outside. Here are a few tips to keep your furry friend safe and happy as you ring in Independen

Fireworks may have originally been a product of China, but there is nothing more American than setting these babies on fire for July 4th. Alcohol also happens to be a big part of our Independence Day traditions, and when booze is combined with firecrackers things can get pretty messy.

A  slew of Colorado cities have cancelled their Fourth of July fireworks displays due to extreme fire danger, and now Fort Collins has added their name to that list…sort of. According to The Coloradoan, a Poudre Fire Authority spokesman said that the annual fireworks display at City Park will not happen on Independence Day, but they plan on doing it sometime later this summer.

I keep running into people having conversations about what fireworks are legal and which ones aren't. In the past it was a tricky issue because it depended on what county, and what city, and what kind of firework was in question. But for 2012 it's easy. ALL fireworks, including sparklers and snakes, are illegal to sell, possess, or use in the city of Fort Collins and Larimer County or for use in t

The 4th of July has always been one of my favorite holidays. There is just something about summertime… The food, the parades, picnics, fun events, and of course the fireworks! The City of Fort Collins has always known how to do the 4th of July right, and this year is no different. Here is a schedule of the events planned around the city.

This 4th Of July there are a plethora of professional fireworks displays. There are also a whole lot of people who will be setting off illegal displays of their own.  Yes, they look pretty, but there is a reason for the bans put in place. Starting a wildfire, burning your neighbors house down, losing an appendage; all just a few of the things that can go wrong when playing with explosives. Just wh