Cheyenne Fire Rescue Reminds Residents to be Safe with Fireworks

Published on June 29, 2021

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The only fireworks legal within the City of Cheyenne are sparklers, smoke devices, and novelties

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CHEYENNE – Improper handling of fireworks injure more than 13,000 people annually across the United States, according to the U.S. Fire Administration. Fireworks cause about $20 million in property damage each year.

“We want everyone in Cheyenne to be safe this Fourth of July. The best way to stay safe is to attend a public fireworks display put on by professionals,” said Byron Mathews with Cheyenne Fire Rescue. “Fireworks are dangerous to people and pets and using them can put your property at risk.”

If you use legal fireworks within the City of Cheyenne, here are some safety tips:

  • Always have an adult present
  • Only use outdoors
  • Light one at a time
  • Have a bucket of water nearby and place used fireworks in the water
  • Make sure the area you are discharging fireworks is vegetation free or mowed
  • Never use near dry grass or other flammable materials
  • Stay clear after lighting fireworks
  • If you purchase fireworks and plan to utilize the “safe shoot site” contact Pyro City Fireworks for more details (307) 638-4169 and ask for Ben or Mike

Cheyenne Frontier Days™ has partnered with the City of Cheyenne to bring a firework display to our community. The 2021 fireworks show will be similar to the 2020 format and is designed to maximize aerial displays for visibility from locations all over Cheyenne.

Frontier Park will not be open as viewing locations this year, as the facilities are under construction for the 2021 event.  Lions Park will be open to foot traffic only, and Carey Avenue will be closed between 8th Avenue and Kennedy Road. So, plan to enjoy the show from your own neighborhood or other open, flat areas.

The Wyoming Department of Transportation and the Laramie County School District have offered their parking lots for those who wish to view the fireworks.

Tune in to local radio station KFBC at 1240 AM and 97.5 FM to hear the patriotic broadcast accompanying the fireworks display.

We are pleased to be able to offer the fireworks show and accompanying music where it can be enjoyed from your own backyard, porch, patio, or wherever you choose to watch this great Cheyenne tradition.

The fireworks display will begin at 9:35 p.m.

For more details, please go to cfdrodeo.co/July4th

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