How Fireworks Light Up the Sky Fireworks are like the ultimate party flex—little bombs that blast colors and patterns into the night. Here’s the deal, broken down Lensworth-style: The Setup: Each firework’s an aerial shell, like a cosmic taco stuffed with goodies, wrapped in paper or plastic. Inside, you got: Burst Charge: The big boom, […]

For the second year in a row, Boulder, Colorado will be celebrating the Fourth of July without fireworks or a drone show. The traditional event at Folsom Field has again been canceled due to a combination of budget concerns and the growing risk of wildfires across the Front Range. But that doesn’t mean the holiday […]

Our United States Founding Documents define our system of government and our reasons for forming the government to begin with. What IS the Declaration of Independence?? How many copies are there? Why do we read it aloud, passing around a copy, at our BBQ? For this morning, and in celebration of the Fourth of July, […]

How do fireworks work? They launch like rockets. They explode. They display patterns and colors having created order from chaos. And just HOW is this magic done? Fireworks are a form of pyrotechnics that create spectacular displays of light, color, and sound through the controlled combustion of various chemical compounds. Here’s a breakdown of how […]

Boulder celebrates Independence Day, commonly known as the 4th of July. It is a significant day in the history of the United States. It is a day of patriotic celebration, marked by fireworks, parades, and various other festivities. But why do we celebrate the 4th of July? What are the reasons behind this grand commemoration? […]