Four Mile Historic Park is shining bright this summer with the biggest event the local attraction has ever offered. Bright Nights at Four Mile transforms the Park into a glowing landscape that immerses visitors into the artistry of larger-than-life lantern installations that include a mythical dragon that blows smoke, Colorado wildlife and flowers, a crystal forest with unicorns, and creatures from Chinese mythology.
Photo: Four Mile Historic Park
“These are all new installations; nothing is repeated from last year,” says Jennifer LaGraff, CEO of Four Mile.
“The lanterns must be seen to be believed — it’s a stunning display of artistry, especially in the interactive area. We’ve increased that section, and it’s everything you can play with or touch: swings, seesaws, drums, musical instruments.
“And no one should miss the Colorado wildlife section. Picture giant bears, large columbine flowers, there’s even a rattlesnake. Four Mile is where imagination glows to life this summer!”
With an expanded interactive exhibit space — where people can play on colorful swing sets, perform on lantern drums, and dance on an ever-changing colorful dancefloor — Bright Nights will feature creations designed to engage the imagination and invite participation.
Created by Tianyu, a Chicago-based company, this is the only lantern art installation in the Mountain West
The special attraction runs for 11 weeks — from July 19 to September 29, 2024.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $15 for children (ages 3 to 12). Purchase tickets here.
Photo: Four Mile Historic Park
Concessions & Food
Food is available for purchase from Serendipity Catering Wednesday through Sunday. Kona Ice of Hampden will be on-site Friday-Sunday selling shaved ice.
A bar will be available for beverage purchases in two locations around the Park.
No outside beverages are permitted, other than factory-sealed water bottles. Alcoholic beverages, water, and soft drinks are available for purchase once inside the Park. There is also a water fountain located in the Grant Family Education Center.
Outside food is limited to small soft-sided coolers only (max 11″ x 9.5″ x 11″). Snacks and hot food are available for purchase at the event.
Parking
ADA parking and drop-off for guests is available in the Park lot located on the north side of the Grant Family Education Center, facing Exposition Avenue. GPS instructions: Enter 4846 E Exposition Ave, Glendale, CO 80246 in your GPS for directions.
Free parking is available along the South side of Exposition Avenue. Please do not park on the North side of the street as you may be ticketed or towed.
These parking spaces fill up quickly, so we encourage you to carpool or use ride-share services.
Additional paid parking is available behind Ziggy’s Coffee at the corner of S. Forest St. and Leetsdale Dr. for $10.
The Four Mile Parking Lot will be available for all guests on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. The paid lot on Forest and Leetsdale will be available on Fridays and Saturdays and the Four Mile lot will be ADA-accessible parking only.