Where to find fireworks on the Fourth

A guide to Independence Day

Rocky Mountain News

Friday, June 13, 2008

4th Fest Colorado with the Colorado Rapids

The team hosts the New York Red Bulls, followed by fireworks. Preceding the match will be a free outdoor festival on the stadium’s grounds, featuring live bands, food vendors, interactive kids activities, and the Rapids beer garden

When and where: The festival starts at 5 p.m.; kickoff is at 7:30 p.m. July 4 at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 7887 E. 60th Ave., Commerce City

Bandimere Speedway’s July 4th Celebration

JET CAR Nationals and an evening full of drag racing is capped by fireworks at dusk.

When and where: 6 p.m. July 4

Admission: $12-$49; children under six get in free

Four Mile Historic Park’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration

Festivities will include visits from Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and Uncle Sam; the reading of the Declaration of Independence and performances by the Denver Concert Band and other area musicians.

When and where: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 4 at 715 S. Forest St. in Denver.

Admission: $4-$7, children under five are admitted free. Horse-drawn rides are $2 adults, $1 children under 12.

Colorado National Speedway Fireworks

Dodge Challenger Midseason Championships are followed by fireworks

When and where:4 p.m. July 4 and 5 at the speedway, off Exit 232 of Interstate 25

Admission: Tickets are $6-$15

Glendale fireworks

Fireworks will be preceded by the city’s grand opening for the Glendale Sports Center at Infinity Park

When and where: Dusk on July 5 at Cherry Street and Cherry Creek Drive South

Golden Lyons Club Fourth of July Festival

Free rides for kids, live music, food and other entertainment precede Golden’s fireworks presentation.

When and where: The festival run from noon until 10 p.m. July 4, and the fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.; at Lions Park, 10th and Maple streets in Golden

Colorado Rockies and fireworks

The National League champs take on the Florida Marlins before ignited pyrotechnics after the slugfest.

When and where: first pitch is 6:05 p.m. July 4 at 20th and Blake streets

Greeley Stampede

One of the largest fireworks shows in the region begins after the Kenny Rogers concert ends. Earlier in the day, the Independence Day Parade steps off at 9 a.m. at 10th Avenue starting at 19th Street.

When and where: Fireworks start at dusk July 4 at Island Grove Park, 600 North 14th Ave., Greeley

Fort Collins Fourth of July Celebration

Civic Center will host music, gynmnastics, snocones, hot dogs, a petting zoo and craft booths leading up to the evening fireworks, while Old Town will be home to a beer garden.

When and where: The festival begins at 11 a.m. July 4 at Civic Center Park (behind the Justice Center at LaPorte and Mason streets) and at Old Town.

Aspen’s Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration

The Eighth Annual “America’s Birthday Carnival” starts things off, followed by a parade down Main Street, a concert at mid-afternoon and fireworks.

When and where: The carnivals starts at 10 a.m., the parade steps off at noon and the fireworks will be launched at 9:15 p.m. July 4 over Aspen Mountain.

Estes Park Independence Day Fireworks

The fireworks display can be seen throughout the Estes Park area.

When and where: 9:30 p.m. July 4, over Lake Estes

Denver Outlaws

Denver’s lacrosse team takes on the San Francisco Dragons, then follows the game with fireworks.

When and where: 7 p.m. July 4, Invesco Field at Mile High

Aurora’s Fourth of July Spectacular

Aurora’s seventh annual Independence Day celebration will feature live music and fireworks.

When and where: The Aurora Symphony Orchestra begins playing at 6:30 p.m. July 4, followed by the Air Force Academy Band. Fireworks will be launched at 9:30 p.m., all on the great lawn on the west side of the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 Alameda Parkway.

Fourth of July in Thornton

Food vendors, skydivers, and the Longmont Symphony Orchestra are all a warm-up for the north metro area’s largest fireworks show. The Vietnam traveling wall will also be on display the Multipurpose Fields July 3-7.

When and where: 6 to 10 p.m. July 4 on the Multipurpose Fields at 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard.

Broomfield’s Great American Picnic

Carnival games, a bike parade, pony rides, a free concert with Funkiphino and fireworks are all on tap.

When and where: The festivities start at 5 p.m., and the fireworks will be launched at 9:15 p.m. July 4 at Broomfield County Commons Park, at the north end of 13th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard

Arvada’s Fourth of July

The Independence Day festival will feature an obstacle course, bungee run, big slide, face tattoos, a classic car show and food and drink concession stands, all followed by fireworks.

When and where: The festival starts at 3 p.m. July 4 at uly 4 at the Lutz/Stenger Sports Complex (West 58th Avenue just west of Kipling Street). Fireworks will start at 9 p.m.

Black Hawk Fireworks

The gambling town promises 7,190 pyrotechnic shots including Twinkling Color Strobes, Heart Patterns, Planet Saturns, Five Pointed Star Patterns, Majestic Color Changing Meteors, and animated shells.

When and where: Between 9:20-9:30 July 4, anywhere in Black Hawk

Rockin’ The Fourth: Red, White and Boom in Castle Rock

The festival will feature the music of the Shiloh River Band, an Air Force flyover, an apple pie-baking contest, bouncy houses, water slides, crafts, face painters, balloon artists and a youth parade.

When and where: The celebration starts at 5 p.m. July 4 at Rhyolite Regional Park. Fireworks will be launched at dusk.

Edgewater’s July 3 Celebration

A picnic setting and food vendors set the stage for Edgewater’s early fireworks.

When and where: Fireworks will be set off between 8:30 and 9 p.m. July 3 at Citizens Park, West 24th Avenue and Chase Street.

Fourth of July Family Festival & Fireworks in Englewood and Littleton

A bounce house, climbing wall, face painting, skateboarding competition and watermelon eating competition are all part of this year’s festival.

When and where: The festivities start at 3 p.m. July 4 at Belleview Park/Cornerstone Park at the intersection of Belleview Avenue and Windermere Street. Fireworks will be launched at 9:30 p.m.

Indian Hills

The mountain community’s 51st annual fireworks display.

When and where: They serve pancakes and sausages at the firehouse starting at 7 a.m., followed by a parade at 10 a.m. July 4. Fireworks will be launched at dusk. On Parmalee Gulch Road.

Lone Tree Independence Day Celebration

Lone Tree’s 11th annual celebration includes a parade, live entertainment, activities for kids, local food vendors and fireworks.

When and where: Activities begin at 4 p.m. July 4 at Sweetwater Park, 8300 Sweetwater Road. The fireworks show begins at 9.

Northglenn’s July 4th Family Festival

Weber Lake will be home to a bounce houses, a climbing wall, food vendors and the Hazel Miller Band.

When and where: The Hazel Miller Band will perform from 6-9:30 p.m. and the fireworks begin at 9:30 July 4 at at E.B Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 117th Avenue and Community Center Drive.

Parker’s Let Freedom Sing

The festival will feature a bounce house, face painters, balloon artist, kids’ games, live music and vendors selling pizza, burgers, BBQ, kettle corn, ice cream and other snacks — all followed by fireworks.

When and where: The entertainment begins at 6 p.m. July 4 next to Town Hall 20120 E. Mainstreet in Parker

Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast

AVP ProBeach Volleyball Tour matches, the Skip-Its jump rope team and Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra all warm-up the crowd for fireworks.

When and where: 7 p.m. July 4 at Folsom Field in Boulder. The fireworks are scheduled to be launched at 9:30 p.m.

Louisville Fireworks

The Crystal Swing Band will perform before the fireworks begin

When and where: The entertainment starts at 6 p.m. July 4 at Coal Creek Golf Course, 585 W. Dillon Road. The fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m.

Westminster’s 4th of July Celebration

Vendors will be serving up food and local bands providing the entertainment prior to the fireworks.

When and where: 6 p.m. July 4 at Westminster City Park, 10455 Sheridan Blvd. Fireworks will begin at 9.

Cherry Creek Arts Festival

The 18th annual festival will feature 239 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. July 4 and 5 and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 6 in Cherry Creek North. The “Fireworks Spectacular!” is at 9:30 p.m. July 5.

Blues Traveler

John Popper and company return for their annual date on the Rocks

When and where: 5 p.m. July 4 at Red Rocks. The park provides a good view of the fireworks show downtown after the show.

Cost: Tickets are $42.50 - $45.

• June 20, 2008

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  ellenc writes:

  Music for Fireworks by the Colorado Wind Ensemble will accompany the Glendale Fireworks Viewing hosted by Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda Ave., on Saturday, July 5. The music begins at 7:00 p.m.

  Bring lawn chairs, blankets, and picnics, and enjoy this festive concert of American favorites. There is no admission charge, though donations to the group will be accepted.

• June 27, 2008

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  JP1985 writes:

  Does anybody know which cities/counties around Denver allow you to set off your own fireworks legally? Apparently I can't even light a sparkler in Centennial.

• June 30, 2008

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  southlands_6155 writes:

  Friday, July 4
  July 3 show will be held on Friday, July 4
  Fourth of July Fireworks
  Celebrate the stars and stripes at Southlands! Join us for live music in the Town Square beginning at 5:30 p.m. and ending with a grand fireworks display above Southlands Town Center. Be sure to plan your exit route as Southlands will manage all outgoing traffic to ensure everyone leaves in a safe and timely manner.

  Don't miss the hot savings during Southlands Sidewalk Sales continuing throughout the weekend!
  
  6:00-8:00 p.m. Raising Cain
  8:00-9:30 p.m. Soul School
  9:30 p.m. Fireworks

• July 4, 2008

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  MRSTTYLER writes:

  HAPPY 4TH EVERYONE

• July 4, 2008

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  tchoupitoulas writes:

  I really REALLY appreciate the listings here, as well as the postings by others about what is available to do and see! No need to even consider buying fireworks when there is all of this free stuff to take advantage of.

  Happy Independence Day Denver!