America turns 250 this Independence Day, making July 4, 2026, one of the most meaningful celebrations in the nation’s history. In Colorado, the occasion carries added significance as the state celebrates its sesquicentennial year, leading up to its 150th anniversary on August 1. While Boulder has permanently moved away from large public fireworks displays because […]

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, […]

Our classic Boulder fireworks show, and the shows of our neighbors have evolved over the years. What was once the province of explosives, rockets, and colorful loud displays of pyrotechnics has morphed. While the “classics” are still extant, these classic fireworks shows have been influenced by safety, fire prevention, and common sense. Does that mean […]

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 […]