Academy cancels July 4th events due to Waldo Canyon Fire Published June 26, 2012 By 070612 U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- Air Force Academy officials have cancelled all July 4th events on base due to the Waldo Canyon fire. The fireworks display has been cancelled due to dry conditions. Academy officials feel it is in the best interest of the community to focus all efforts on the continuing firefighting operations. -30-