Academy to host July 4th fireworks at Falcon Stadium Published July 1, 2011 Public Affairs U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Co. -- The Air Force Academy plans an evening of family-friendly games, music and fireworks on July 4 for the local communities to celebrate the nation's birthday at the Academy. The event is open to the general public, admission is free, and it will be held at Falcon Stadium. Gates will open at 4 p.m. The events will feature bouncy houses and the Austin Healey Car Show from 4 to 8 p.m. Music will be provided by the Colorado Springs Philharmonic at 7 p.m., and the Air Force Academy Band at 8 p.m. The fireworks show will begin at 9:30 p.m. A number of food and beverage vendors will be on site, and tailgating will be authorized. However, a number of items are prohibited inside the stadium stands, including coolers, barbecue grills, pets other than working service dogs, backpacks and fireworks. Also, the following items are prohibited on the Academy grounds: fireworks, firearms and other weapons. The Academy's radio station, KAFA, will broadcast the music on air at 97.7FM and on the web at http://www.usafa.org/KAFA.aspx The Academy's 4th of July Celebration is a combined effort between several organizations, with support from Peterson Air Force Base and Schriever Air Force, the City of Colorado Springs and several local businesses.