Have a blast this weekend!
Rocky Mountain News
Published July 3, 2008 at 6 p.m.
Updated July 4, 2008 at 9:05 p.m.
Don't like fireworks? There's more on the griddle for this festive weekend.
A guide to weekend events:
DENVER
-CHERRY CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL
The 18th annual festival features 238 artists, four performance stages, 350,000 visitors and one fireworks show.
* When and where: The festival is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday in Cherry Creek North. The "Fireworks Spectacular!" is at 9:30 p.m. Saturday.
ERIE - COLORADO NATIONAL SPEEDWAY FIREWORKS
Dodge Challenger Midseason Championships are followed by fireworks.
* When and where: 4 p.m. Saturday at the speedway, off Exit 232 of Interstate 25. Tickets are $6-$15.
GLENDALE - FIREWORKS AT THE SPORTS CENTER
Fireworks will be preceded by the city's grand opening for the Glendale Sports Center at Infinity Park.
* When and where: Dusk on Saturday at East Kentucky Avenue and South Birch Street.
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