Fort Collins: ALL fireworks, including sparklers and snakes, are illegal to sell, possess, or use. (Up to $2750 fine.) Cross the legal lines of city limits, however, and you will see some fireworks stands, my friend. And last year was the first year that I enjoyed some from Colorado in ages, and gotta say - the fountains and things were actually pretty fun...
The issue with paying localities and counties for the use of personnel in conjunction with a candidate visit has long been a frustrating situation for local officials, and some find sending a bill to be a waste of time.