Thousands converge at Stenger Sports Complex for ‘Food Trucks and Fireworks’

Fireworks light up the sky over the Stenger Sports Complex on Nov. 6. Courtesy photo A few months after a fire ban scuttled plans for Arvada’s annual Fourth of July fireworks show, the city put on a belated spectacle, with “Food Trucks and Fireworks” bringing over 7,000 people to the Stenger Sports Complex on Nov. 6. The event saw residents enjoy bites and sips from scores of local food trucks before the sky was illuminated by a fireworks display at 6:30 p.m. Just before the fireworks show kicked off, Arvada honored Lakewood Police Officer Nic Graham, who was killed in the line of duty on Nov. 5. A single blue firework was launched at 6:29 p.m., followed by a moment of silence just before the main fireworks show began. Arvada’s Special Events Manager Adelle Burton said that she was grateful for the strong turnout the rescheduled fireworks show ended up having. “We were thrilled to see so many people come out for Food Trucks and Fireworks,” Burton said.

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