Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks around Colorado
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Here’s a look at dozens of Fourth of July celebrations — a few with fireworks shows — around Colorado in 2018. Due to extreme fire dangers around Colorado, confirm events with venues before attending.
JULY 4
– Colorado Springs – Fourth of July Activities: Trivia, music, water games, BBQ and more. Cheyenne Mountain Colorado Springs.
– Denver – Colorado Rockies vs. San Francisco Giants and Fireworks: 6:10 p.m., Coors Field, Denver, go online for ticket prices.
– Alamosa – 4th of July Celebration: Pancake breakfast and parade. (Fireworks canceled due to fire danger.)
– Arvada – Independence Day Fireworks: Gates open at 8 p.m., fireworks begin at dusk, Stenger Soccer Comples, Arvada.
– Aspen – Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration: Parade, kids’ carnival, live music and picnics. (Fireworks canceled due to fire danger.)
– Aurora – 4th of July Spectacular: Live music, food and fireworks, 6-10 p.m., Aurora Municipal Center Great Lawn, Aurora.
– Beaver Creek – Independence Day Celebration: Music starts at 4 p.m, Centennial Lawn, Beaver Creek. (Fireworks canceled due to fire danger.)
Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast
– Boulder – Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast: Live music with Ralphie, CU mascot and fireworks at dusk. Gates open at 8 p.m., Folsom Field, Boulder.
– Brighton – 4th of July Celebration: With music by Soul School, Carmichael Park, Brighton.
– Carbondale – 4th of July Parade and Pool Party: Food, games, live music and more, Sopris Park, Carbondale.
– Colorado Springs – Boy Scouts Troop 149’s 15th Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser: 7-11 a.m., Woodmen Hills Rec Center-East, Colorado Springs; robertgiles@gallowayus.com.
– Colorado Springs – Independence Day Concert and Fireworks: Festivities start at 5:30 p.m., concert at 7:30 p.m. and fireworks at dark, Memorial Park, Colorado Springs.
– Colorado Springs – Colorado Springs Sky Sox vs. New Orleans Baby Cakes and Fireworks: 7 p.m., Security Service Field, 4385 Tutt Blvd., go online for ticket prices.
– Colorado Springs – Corb Lund: 6 p.m., Chico Basin Ranch, 22500 Peyton Highway South, Colorado Springs. Advance tickets available online.
– Commerce City – Colorado Rapids vs. Seattle Sounders FC and 4thFest: 7 p.m., fireworks after game, Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, Commerce City. Go online for ticket prices.
– Creede – Independence Day Celebration: Parade, vendors, beer garden. (Fireworks canceled due to fire danger.)
– Crested Butte – Fourth of July Celebration: Parade, music and more. Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Crested Butte.
– Denver – Park Hill 4th of July Parade: Denver’s larges Independence Day march, 1:30 p.m., Dexter Street, Denver.
– Denver – Fireworks: Elitch Gardens Denver.
– Evergreen – 4th of July Evergreen Music Festival: With 15 performing groups, including FACE Vocal Band and some of Evergreen’s most popular games, Buchanan Park, Evergreen.
– Estes Park – Fourth of July Celebration: Family-friendly festivities and events specifically tailored for the holiday, fireworks at 9:30 p.m., Estes Park.
– Fairplay – Independence Day Celebration: Music, vendors, Front Street. (Fireworks canceled due to fire danger.)
– Florence – Fourth of July Festival: Music, food, beer and more. July 4, Florence. (Fireworks canceled due to fire danger.)
– Fort Lupton – 4th of July Celebration: Community Complex, Fort Lupton.
– Georgetown – 4th of July Celebration: Parade at 11 a.m. downtown, BBQ and entertainment at noon, Georgetown Lake, Georgetown.
– Granby – July 4th Celebration: Pancake breakfast, parade and fireworks, Granby.
– Grand Lake – 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza: Music, activities. (Fireworks canceled due to fire danger.)
– Highlands Ranch – July 4th Celebration: Face painters, games, inflatables, music and fireworks, Highlands Ranch Heritage Regional Park, Highlands Ranch.
– Idaho Springs – 4th of July Celebration: 1 p.m. entertainment begins. (Fireworks postponed due to fire danger.)
– La Junta – Old Fashioned Fourth of July: Parade, cannon firings, games and more, Bent’s Old Fort, La Junta.
– Lafayette – 4th of July Celebration: Live music, beer, food and more begins at 4 p.m., with fireworks at dusk, Lafayette.
– Lake City – Fourth of July Celebration: Military flyover, parade, Lake City Town Park. (Fireworks canceled due to fire danger.)
– Lone Tree – Independence Day Celebration: Bike parade, food, music and fireworks, Sweetwater Park, Lone Tree.
– Manitou Springs – Woodshed Red 4th of July Celebration Concert: 1-4 p.m., Soda Springs Park, Manitou Springs.
– Montrose – Independence Day Parade and Fireworks: Parade at 10 a.m. with fireworks at dusk, Montrose.
– Monument – Tri-Lakes 4th of July Celebration: Pancake breakfast, run, parade, music and street fair, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Second and Washington Streets, Monument.
– Northglenn – July 4th Festival: 7 a.m.-10 p.m., E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, Northglenn.
– Pagosa Springs – Celebrate 4th of July: Parade at 10 a.m. (Fireworks canceled due to fire danger.)
– Park Hill – 4th of July Parade: 1:30 p.m., 23rd Avenue, Park Hill.
– Parker – Parker’s Stars and Stripes Celebration: Live music at 6 p.m. with fireworks at 9:30 p.m., Salisbury Park, Parker.
Rollin’ on the Riverwalk
– Pueblo – Rollin’ on the Riverwalk: With fireworks, Pueblo Riverwalk, Pueblo.
– Silver Plume – 4th of July Ice Cream Social: 2-4 p.m., Dinger’s Park and Pavilion, Silver Plume.
– Snowmass Village – Community Celebration & Fireworks: Lawn games and sweet treats, Snowmass Village. (Fireworks canceled due to fire danger.)
– Westcliffe – Fireworks: 9 p.m., over Lake DeWeese, Westcliffe.
– Winter Park – Fourth of July Celebration: Inflatables, carnival games and music at 10 p.m. Hideaway Park, Winter Park. (Fireworks canceled due to fire danger.)