Consumer fireworks always illegal in Colorado Springs Consumer fireworks are always illegal in Colorado Springs. Firefighters and police officers on heightened watch. and last updated 2021-07-02 19:25:54-04 COLORADO SPRINGS â There has been enough moisture, some communities in Southern Colorado are allowing fireworks, but the only legal fireworks in Colorado Springs are the ones at the professional shows. âNo consumer grade fireworks allowed withing the city limits,â said Colorado Springs Fire Marshal, Brett Lacey, âIf youâre caught storing, selling or using any of those fireworks itâs very stiff penalty.â The 4 th of July falls on a Sunday, with the holiday on Monday. The result is celebrations across the whole weekend. Firefighters along with police officers in Colorado Springs are on a Friday to Monday enhanced watch for illegal fireworks.