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The Music Of Fireworks Festival 2012 [PHOTOS] [VIDEOS]

Nick Perkins — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 20:01:35 +0000

If you've ever been to a concert, you know that atmosphere is a key factor in whether it rocks or not. Whether its a grand stage, or even a dingy bingo hall, it all plays an important role in the concert itself. Personally, I've always been a big fan of outdoor concerts. This is why Fireworks Festival 2012">Fireworks Festival 2012 is one of my favorite events of the year.

Fireworks Festival 2012 Lights Up The Sky [PHOTOS] [VIDEO]

Nick Perkins — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 20:01:17 +0000

As June winded down and July approached, Casper natives were worried that because of the different fires plaguing the Rocky Mountain region, the Fireworks Festival 2012">Fireworks Festival 2012 would be cancelled. This didn't prove to be the case however, thanks to heavy planning and a wide-array of highly-trained professionals manning the fireworks.

The Food Of Fireworks Festival 2012 [PHOTOS]

Nick Perkins — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 06:14:58 +0000

The only thing that could be better than watching fireworks signify the day that America gained it's independence, is if you can be eating delicious food while doing so. This is why Fireworks Festival 2012 is so awesome- you get the best seat in the house in terms of watching the fireworks, and you get to do it while eating burgers, brats, bbq, and more.

The Vendors of Fireworks Festival 2012 [PHOTOS]

Nick Perkins — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 06:14:51 +0000

One of the best parts of Fireworks Festival 2012 is the amount of activities that take place at the event. You can buy awesome Independence Day swag, get your face painted, get a henna tattoo, and more. The vendors of the Fireworks Festival are a big reason why it is an event that is looked forward from the 5th of July til next year. Check out these pics of the vendors, and you'll see why.

Shocking! Casper's Teenage Girls are Selfish and Mean at Fireworks Festival [VIDEO]

Tom McCarthy — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 06:05:18 +0000

Raise your hand if you’ve ever had someone cut in front of you in line. Yeah, that’s what I thought… juuuuuust about everyone, right? This is definitely one of my pet peeves, ESPECIALLY when I, my wife and our four small kids have already been standing in the Hawaiian Ice line for what seemed like at least half an hour

The Dogs Of Fireworks Festival 2012 [PHOTOS]

Nick Perkins — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 02:39:02 +0000

Every dog has it's day, and it looks like the dogs at Fireworks Festival 2012 are having the best day of their lives'. What could be better than spending the afternoon and evening with their owners and fellow mutts playing, running, and watching a beautiful fireworks show? Nothing. And if these pics prove anything, it's that the dog days of summer should be more like this one.

Casper Fireworks Festival – Fun for the Whole Family [VIDEO]

Tom McCarthy — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 01:57:44 +0000

From shaved Ice to a beer garden - if there was ever any doubt. The Fireworks Festival at the Casper Events Center is indeed fun for the whole family.

The Kids Of Fireworks Festival 2012 [PHOTOS]

Nick Perkins — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:53:32 +0000

When I was a kid, there were very few things I looked forward to more than the Fourth of July. I got to be around my friends, family and, of course, watch the fireworks. There was nothing cooler than the fireworks when I was little! As I got older and older, I would try to get closer and closer to the fireworks to see if they would actually fall on me.

Casper Gathers For Fireworks Festival 2012 [PHOTOS]

Nick Perkins — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 23:42:24 +0000

It's on holidays like the Fourth of July that I'm reminded of a lot of things. I'm reminded how lucky I am to live in the country that I do, how lucky I am to have the freedom I do, and how lucky I am to be a part of the community that I am. Every year the Casper Events Center hosts the Fireworks Festival and it features a wide-array of vendors, food, music and, of course, people. Check out these pics of the Fireworks Festival 2012.

Hey Casper – Share Your 4th of July on Instagram [PHOTOS]

Tom McCarthy — Wed, 04 Jul 2012 16:44:37 +0000

Share your 4th of July photos right here using Instagram and the #Casper4th hash tag!

Casper Fireworks Still A "Go," For Now

Rich Denison — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 13:54:09 +0000

Casper firefighters and crews from the department of public works are working hard to ensure a safe area for the 4th of July fireworks display planned for Wednesday at the Casper Events Center.

Casper Fire Chief Mark Young says crews are mowing grass, and preparing the site to ensure potential grass fires started from the fireworks show are confined to a small area, and easily extinguished.

Young added that a final decision on whether to launch the

Pickup Locations Announced For Pepsi 3D Fireworks Festival Glasses

Donovan Short — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 16:30:51 +0000

They’re a Casper tradition, and the best way to see the biggest show in the sky – Pepsi 3D Fireworks Festival Glasses are a must-have for Fireworks Festival 2012. They’re free, and even include a buck’s worth of money saving coupons on each pair, which will come in handy as you’re stocking up on Pepsi products for the summer. Here’s where you can grab yours at our live broadcasts before the festival:

Casper's Fireworks Festival 2012 Lineup Announced [VIDEO]

Donovan Short — Tue, 12 Jun 2012 17:25:48 +0000

It’s official – the biggest show in the sky returns to the grounds of the Casper Events Center on Wednesday, July 4 – Fireworks Festival 2012! Here’s a look at what to expect during this year’s festivities:

Casper's Fireworks Festival 2011 Better than Ever [PHOTOS]

Nick Perkins — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 08:25:57 +0000

Another year has come and gone, and with it, the remnants of the 2011 Fireworks Festival that was held at the Casper Events Center. Approximately a million people (ok, maybe not that many) came out to see amazing bands, eat incredible food, and drink adequate beer. There was music, sword fights, vendors, funnel cakes, and [...]

Fireworks Festival 2011 [PHOTOS]

Nick Perkins — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 23:49:09 +0000

What do you remember about the 4th of July? Bbq’s? The lake? Beer? Family time? Regardless of what you do and do not remember, there is one thing that nobody will ever forget, there is one thing that is synonymous with the 4th of July- Fireworks. This year, like every year, the Casper Events Center [...]

Dirty Dozen Brass Band To Play Live In Casper [VIDEO]

107.9 The River — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:59:19 +0000

Fireworks Festival 2011 will be held Monday, July 4th on the grounds of the Casper Events Center. There will be a Beer Garden as well as food and vendor booths that include BBQ, kettle corn, jewelry, purses, and lots of other great items and tasty treats! 107.9 The River, Townsquare Media and the City of Casper are pleased to announce that THE DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND will be this year’s featured performers.

Best Places to See the Fireworks in Casper – Jon's Top Five [PHOTOS]

Jon Michaels — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 22:23:30 +0000

Given the, shall we say, dry nature of our beloved Casper, Wyoming, not to mention the fact that fireworks are ILLEGAL, it is understandable that there is only one fireworks display in the city itself each year. With that in mind, I hit the town with a somewhat disgruntled photographer, and tracked down the five [...]

Win a Carload Pass to Fireworks Festival 2011

Tom McCarthy — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 18:16:24 +0000

The biggest show in the sky is back – Monday, July 4 on the grounds of theCasper Events Center. Fireworks Festival 2011 will feature the biggest party in Wyoming to celebrate America – with the legendary New Orleans party that is the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, plus local favorites IndiSoul, Rock & Roll Suzie, and Cory & The Crew.