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January 2024 Update
After discussion and community input, the Golden City Council has decided not to proceed with fireworks display for Independence Day for 2024 and beyond.
City staff is working on alternative ways to celebrate Independence Day in partnership with the Lions Club celebration, which will continue in Lions Park. More information will be provided on festivities for 2024.
Background
The City of Golden is seeking input from community members on the best way to celebrate the Fourth of July. The city has long sponsored fireworks displays on the evening of Independence Day. Recently, the use of fireworks displays has presented challenges for communities like ours including:
drought and fire danger
environmental concerns
the impact of noise on people with PTSD and animals
supply chain issues
weather (which can lead to delays or cancellations)
costs for the displays
significant personnel resources required to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience
Numerous options have been considered by the City to address these issues, including changing the location of the event, using drones rather than fireworks, and finding other ways to mark the occasion.
Considerations for a city-sponsored Fourth of July event:
Drones
Fireworks
Parade, Kids Activities, Other
~$52.5K/150 drones
~$45K
Less expensive than drones or fireworks
12 min
15 min
1 to 5 Hours
Nighttime event
Nighttime event
Morning/afternoon
NO fire hazard
Fire hazard
NO fire hazard
Does not require clean-up
Needs clean-up
Some clean-up
Quiet
Noisy
Depends on event, but likely less noisy than fireworks
Can fly up to 30 mph winds
Can go up to 20 mph winds
Wind is not an issue
The show is enjoyable but unexceptional for 150 drones ($50K). Visibility is not great if you are not directly under them.
Bigger “wow” factor and can be viewed from many locations in the city
More interactive for kids and adults
Requires contract well in advance to secure show
Requires contract well in advance to secure show
Lots of time to plan
We want to ensure we hear from and can appropriately honor community members’ desires in celebrating this holiday.
*An important note is that any decision about fireworks will not impact the Lions Club Festival in Lions Park from 12 to 7 p.m. This survey is only intended to seek feedback on the evening arial display.
January 2024 Update
After discussion and community input, the Golden City Council has decided not to proceed with fireworks display for Independence Day for 2024 and beyond.
City staff is working on alternative ways to celebrate Independence Day in partnership with the Lions Club celebration, which will continue in Lions Park. More information will be provided on festivities for 2024.
Background
The City of Golden is seeking input from community members on the best way to celebrate the Fourth of July. The city has long sponsored fireworks displays on the evening of Independence Day. Recently, the use of fireworks displays has presented challenges for communities like ours including:
drought and fire danger
environmental concerns
the impact of noise on people with PTSD and animals
supply chain issues
weather (which can lead to delays or cancellations)
costs for the displays
significant personnel resources required to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience
Numerous options have been considered by the City to address these issues, including changing the location of the event, using drones rather than fireworks, and finding other ways to mark the occasion.
Considerations for a city-sponsored Fourth of July event:
Drones
Fireworks
Parade, Kids Activities, Other
~$52.5K/150 drones
~$45K
Less expensive than drones or fireworks
12 min
15 min
1 to 5 Hours
Nighttime event
Nighttime event
Morning/afternoon
NO fire hazard
Fire hazard
NO fire hazard
Does not require clean-up
Needs clean-up
Some clean-up
Quiet
Noisy
Depends on event, but likely less noisy than fireworks
Can fly up to 30 mph winds
Can go up to 20 mph winds
Wind is not an issue
The show is enjoyable but unexceptional for 150 drones ($50K). Visibility is not great if you are not directly under them.
Bigger “wow” factor and can be viewed from many locations in the city
More interactive for kids and adults
Requires contract well in advance to secure show
Requires contract well in advance to secure show
Lots of time to plan
We want to ensure we hear from and can appropriately honor community members’ desires in celebrating this holiday.
*An important note is that any decision about fireworks will not impact the Lions Club Festival in Lions Park from 12 to 7 p.m. This survey is only intended to seek feedback on the evening arial display.
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