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4th of July 2022 – Fireworks, Festivals and Parades

POSTED BY
Laura

BOOM! BANG! CHEAP! Fourth of July festivities abound in the metro Denver/Boulder area. We’ve found most of the no-cost and low-cost festivals, feasts and parades to keep the family entertained. Events are listed alphabetically for easier review. We expect to add more events, as they’re announced — so check back often.

In case of bad weather or fire bans, some fireworks shows may be cancelled. However, celebrations usually go on as planned. Check back here and on event websites for updated information.

Here’s what’s bursting July 1, 2, 3 & 4:

We do our best to bring you the most up-to-date information. If there’s something we missed or got wrong, please email news@milehighonthecheap.com.

If you are looking for food deals on or before the Fourth of July, check out this list.

If you are looking for things to do specifically on Monday, July 4, check out this list of attractions that are open, special events at restaurants & bars and Independence Day deals.

Friday, July 1

Denver

Colorado Rockies Post-Game Fireworks — The Rockies play the Arizona D-backs at Coors Field at 6:10 p.m., followed by a huge fireworks display. Ticket prices vary based on seat location.

Cranmer Park Community Picnic — Starts at 6 p.m. and goes until the conclusion of the Glendale fireworks, which you can watch from the “hilltop” vantage point. Around 6:30 p.m. kids can meet the Denver Fire Department’s fire crew and check out a fire engine. Features a concert of patriotic and popular music performed by The Denver Municipal Band starts at 7 p.m.

Glendale

Glendale Fireworks Show – One of the largest and oldest in Denver. New for 2022: Held in the Infinity Park Stadium. Gates open at 7:30 p.m. You can sit inside the stadium (in the stands or on the field) or on the turf field to the south of the stadium — all are great viewing locations.

The fireworks show will be preceded by movie shorts and videos on the jumbo in the stadium and food trucks will also be available for anyone who would like a little snack while waiting for the fireworks to begin. You may also bring food and beverages, no glass containers or grills. Fireworks start at 9:15 p.m.

Littleton

Littleton Red, White & You — 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Clement Park. Food, beer & wine gardens, Kids Zone, community exhibits, Colorado Avalanche “Game On” Street Hockey, bounces houses, FREE concert featuring Wash Park at 7 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Bring a chair or blanket. Event runs rain or shine. No pets allowed. Limited parking. Go here for parking options. 7306 W. Bowles Ave., 303-409-2100.

Saturday, July 2

Denver

Colorado Rockies Post-Game Fireworks — The Rockies play the Arizona D-backs at Coors Field at 6:10 p.m., followed by a huge fireworks display. Ticket prices vary based on seat location.

Four Mile Historic Park’s Independence Day Celebration — From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Games, activities, crafts, food trucks and live music. Two 45-minute performances by the Denver Concert Band at noon and 2 p.m. Tickets are $10/adults, $9 seniors/military with ID, $8/youth (7-17) free/6 and under. Free for FMHP members. Buy tickets here. 715 S. Forest St., Denver; 720-865-0800.

Four Mile Park Independence Celebration, photo by Lauren Bell

Larimer Square –4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Face painting by Laughing Ladies and caricature artists Jane Yamada and Chad Straka. Larimer Sessions live music with DJ Thred Savage.

Fort Collins

Fort Collins July 4 Celebration — Stars & Stripes Golf Tournament and Firecracker 5K start at 7:30 a.m. Independence Day parade at 10 a.m. along Mountain Ave. (Check website for route map.) Live music and food trucks at City Park starting at 3 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. Fireworks around 9:35 p.m. over Sheldon Lake at City Park.

Fort Morgan

I-76 Speedway Racing — Races start at 5 p.m. on the dirt, oval track. Post-race fireworks. Grandstand admission $12/adults, $4/youth (6 to 12). 16359 Road S, Fort Morgan.

Lafayette

Lafayette Independence Day Fun & Fireworks — From 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Waneka Lake. Food from Abo’s Pizza, Tibet’s, Eats & Sweets and All-American Grill food trucks and a beer garden. Kids activities including free face painting and fee-based bungee trampoline and bounce house. Music by Chris Daniels and the Kings starting at 4 p.m.

Limited Handicap parking available at West Park entrance on Caria. Festival goes on rain or shine. Fireworks show at dusk, unless there is rain.

Lakewood

CANCELED for 2022. Lakewood Big Boom Bash — Fireworks only display at dark, approximately 9:15 p.m. choreographed to music by MIX 100. Tune in to 100.3 FM to listen along. The launch site will be on the grounds of Jeffco Stadium (500 Kipling St.) and will be visible from Lakewood parks, neighborhoods and residences within a 1.5 mile radius of the stadium. If you can’t watch the show from your home or neighborhood, there are a variety of locations (see map) where the show can be seen that will have restrooms and food vendors. This includes Jeffco Stadium’s north parking lot, which will open for vehicles. There will be a designated viewing area in this lot where you will be able to exit your car and sit with family and friends.

Sunday, July 3

Berthoud

Berthoud Fireworks Celebration — Festival at Berthoud Recreation Center from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. includes food trucks, inflatable slides, live music, Beer Garden, face painting, lawn games and more. Fireworks show starts at 9:30 p.m.

Brighton

Stars & Stripes Independence Day Celebration — Starts with the Stars & Stripes 5K at 7:30 a.m. Cornhole tournament is at 10 a.m. (To participate in 5K or cornhole, please register in advance.) Food and beverage vendors open at 4 p.m. Live entertainment from The Junebugs with special guest Caitlyn Ochsner starts at 6 p.m. Fireworks set to music at 9:30 p.m. Riverdale Regional Park (Adams County Fairgrounds), 9755 Henderson Rd.

Castle Pines

Summerstage Drone Show — Festivities start at 5:30 p.m. at Elk Ridge Park with food trucks, kids activities and live music by Nothing But Nineties. 100-drone light show takes off at 8:30 p.m. and lasts 10 minutes. The aerial display will feature multiple patriotic designs and choreographed movements from a fleet of drones. Drones will fly 400 feet into the air above the park and be visible from up to two miles away. 7005 Mira Vista Lane.

Denver

Independence Eve Celebration at Civic Center Park. Photo by Evan Semón / Source Civic Center Conservancy

Civic Center Independence Eve Celebration — Denver’s Civic Center Park (Broadway & Colfax), 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Starting at 5 p.m. performances by local musicians including Dragondeer. Around 8:15 p.m. the Colorado Symphony (with special guest Sierra Boggess) performs patriotic and contemporary favorites. Dazzling fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. from the roof of the City and County Building. Enjoy food truck fare along with beverages available.

The park will be fenced this year to allow for security screening. Entrances will be located near 14th Ave and Broadway, Colfax and Broadway and near the Seal Pond on the north side of the Park. Civic Center is easily accessible by light rail, bus, bicycle or 16th Street free MallRide so use public transportation.

Elitch Gardens — The park will light up the Downtown Denver skyline with a fireworks extravaganza at 9 p.m. Show starts at parking closing.

Larimer Square — View chalk artist Tadd Moskal in action from 11 a.m. to 5p.m. Live music with the Alex Blocker Band from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Take part in the Larimer Square Scavenger Hunt from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The hunt features $100 gift cards to top Larimer Square destinations including Cotopaxi, Bistro Vendome, Corridor 44, B-Fresh and Bao Brewhouse, each hidden around the historic block with clues posted on Larimer Square’s Instagram @itslarimersquare account.

Erie

Erie Fireworks Show — The 2022 celebration will be at Erie Community Park (450 Powers St.) with fireworks launched from the roof of the Erie Community Center. Food vendors will be in the south parking lot. Limited public parking available at the Erie Community Center beginning at 6 p.m. Additional parking available at Boulder Community Health (101 Erie Pkwy). Alternate modes of transportation encouraged, bike racks available for use. Fireworks display starts at 9:30 p.m.

Monday, July 4

Arvada

Arvada Fireworks Display — Arvada’s Independence Day Celebration returns to its roots, focusing on the core of the holiday — fireworks! Gates at the Stengler Sports Complex open to vehicles at 7 p.m. Fireworks start at 9 p.m. No personal fireworks, alcohol, drones or pets allowed. Parking is free, first-come, first-served. The park is at 58th and Oak St.

Aurora

Aurora 4th of July Spectacular — Held on the Aurora Municipal Center’s Great Lawn. Starts at 6 p.m. Food trucks, musical performances (Syndicate, Joe Smith and the Spicy Pickles and Brothers of the Son) and fun activities.  Fireworks launch at 9:30 p.m. from Bicentennial Park (at Alameda & Potomac) and last about 30 minutes. Those wishing to view the fireworks outside of the Aurora Municipal Center’s Great Lawn can tune-in to Hit’s 95.7 to listen live to the fireworks show’s soundtrack. 15151 E. Alameda Pkwy.

Breckenridge

Breckenridge Independence Day Celebration — Kicks off at 7 a.m. with Independence Day 10K. Firecracker 50 mountain bike race begins at 9:30 a.m. Parade from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. along Main St. Chalk art, beach games, BINGO, live music and more along Washington St. from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. National Repertory Orchestra concert (cost: $5 to $35) at 6 p.m. at Riverwalk Center.

Brighton

Brighton Fourth of July — Carmichael Park is the site of festivities from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. Live entertainment includes music from DJ Tidal Wave starting at 5 p.m. and performance by headliner Sisters of Rock starting at 7 p.m. Fireworks at end of concert. Food trucks on-site. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, bug spray, sunscreen and water. The Park is just behind City Hall at 500 S. 4th Ave.

Broomfield

Broomfield Great American Picnic — Beginning at 5 p.m. in Broomfield County Commons Park with children’s carnival ($12 unlimited play on inflatables), face painting and concessions. Beer Garden is back. Bring your ID (21+) and enjoy a brew for $5 (cash only). Bike parade (open to all ages) at 5:45 p.m. Spinphony performs at 6 p.m. At 7:15 p.m. concert by Soul X. Fireworks set off at 9:30 p.m.

Limited parking available at the Broomfield County Commons. Additional parking will be located at Legacy High School with shuttles provided from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. 13200 Sheridan Blvd.

Brush

Brush 4th of July — Parade starts at 11 a.m. This year’s theme is “Freedom to Ride.” The annual Brush Rodeo runs from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and is one of the best around. Held at the Brush Fairgrounds. Fireworks show held after dark.

Castle Rock

CANCELED for 2022. Fourth of July Fireworks — A 15-minute fireworks show will shoot off from the top of Santa Fe Quarry Mesa (from the butte located just south of The Meadows, above Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course) at sundown, about 9:30 p.m. There will be a three-shot salute five minutes before the show and then another three-shot salute one minute to the start. Fireworks should visible from most places in town and throughout the I-25 corridor.

The Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course will host a small parking lot party and the 6202 Band will play from 6 to 9 p.m. Food and beverage will be available for purchase in the parking lot and the public can hang out in the parking lot, the Clubhouse lawn and the driving range to watch the fireworks show.

If you are visiting (not local) here are some suggested viewing sites: Castle Rock Service Center (4175 N. Castleton Court), Castle Rock Recreation Center – lower lot (2301 Woodlands Blvd.), Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course (2156 Red Hawk Ridge Dr.), Butterfield Crossing Park – south side (3952 W. Butterfield Crossing Dr.), Bison Park (1390 Clear Sky Way), Castle North Park (801 Canyon Dr.), Deputy Zack S. Parrish III Memorial Park (2020 Fiddle Rd.), Festival Park (300 Second St.), Metzler Ranch Community Park, 4175 Trail Boss Dr.) and Pedestrian bridge over Wolfensberger Road.

Commerce City

Commerce City 4th Fest at at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. / Photo by Garrett W. Ellwood. Source: Colorado Rapids

Commerce City 4thFest — The annual FREE 4thFest takes place at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park starting at 5 p.m. and is open to all. Pre-match family festival will include live music, a bounce house, soccer darts, a rock-climbing wall, a mobile ropes course, an alpine tubing slide, a mechanical bull, a trackless train, pedal carts and a toddler zone.

Rapids Block Party is on the south side of the stadium with a live DJ, drinks, food trucks and an LED wall that will stream the Rapids’ game live. Party is also FREE and open to all. Local fans who live within the vicinity of the stadium can bike to 4th Fest and park their bikes at the Rapids’ recently launched Burgundy Bike Lot, which is located on the east side of the stadium between Gates B and C. Largest public fireworks show in Colorado after the game around 9:30 p.m.

Colorado Rapids vs. Austin FC at 7 p.m. Soccer match tickets available here. Following the game, fans in attendance may sit directly on the field and view the Fireworks Celebration. All fans unable to attend the game but interested in viewing the fireworks can park in the lots surrounding the stadium starting at 7 p.m. Tune in to 92.5 FM for the Firework Show Playlist. Due to limited parking, the RTD bus and rail system is encouraged. Route 62 bus stop is at the stadium’s front door.

Reunion Red, White & Bluefest — Reunion community starts the festivities with a Children’s Bike Parade at noon. Main event at Tower Rd. & 104th from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. will include food, games, music, entertainment for the kids, a live band and lots of family friendly activities throughout the afternoon/evening. Fireworks display at dark.

Denver

Central Park Pancake Breakfast & Parade — Start with a pancake breakfast at 9 a.m. at the South Green (29th & Roslyn). Breakfast will be on the stage and provided by, Journey Point. Donations for the breakfast will go to Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense in America. Activities include a bounce house and balloon artist. This is followed by an old-fashioned parade with bikes, trikes, wagons and scooters beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Park Hill 4th of July Parade

Park Hill 4th of July Parade — The northeast Denver tradition starts at 1:30 p.m. and runs on 23rd Ave. from Dexter St. to Krameria St. Includes 50+ floats, bicycles, costumed characters, classic cars, a marching band and more. The parade ends about 3 p.m. at the Kearney Street Fair on the 2200 block of Kearney with food, live music, kids’ activities and more.

Wash Park 4th of July — 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. FREE concert by the Denver Municipal Band.

Dillon

4th on the Lake — Colorado Symphony Orchestra performs at Dillon Amphitheater with the backdrop of Lake Dillon. The program features favorite contemporary scores including the Armed Forces Salute, Stars and Stripes Forever, the Overture of 1812, God Bless America, and a slew of hits from stage and screen. Doors open at 3 p.m. Show starts at 4 p.m. Tickets are FREE, but you must get them in advance. Go here for tickets.

Englewood

Englewood 4th of July Festival — In partnership with Littleton and Sheridan. From 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Belleview & Cornerstone Parks. Family-friendly festival with local business vendors, face painting and food trucks. Bring a picnic dinner and blankets. No fireworks for 2022. Both parks — Belleview and Cornerstone — are located near the intersection of W. Belleview and S. Windermere.

Estes Park

Estes Park 4th of July Celebration — “Steam-to-Electric” Coolest Car Show includes 100+ vehicles on display at the Estes Park Events Complex. Estes Village Band gives a FREE concert at 7 p.m. at Performance Park Amphitheater. Fireworks over Lake Estes at 9:30 p.m. Estes Park FREE shuttles have extended evening hours this day to take you to all activities. In addition (to be confirmed): The Big Bang Concert (fee for admission) offers a view of the fireworks along with music, food, local craft beer and wine at the Estes Park Fairgrounds in the Grandstands.

Firestone

4th at Firestone — Parade with floats, decorated vehicle displays, marching bands, classic cars, motorcycles, and more runs from 10 a.m. to about noon. It starts at Thunder Valley K-8 and makes its way through Historic Firestone to Miners Park.

After the parade, head over to Miners Park (170 Grant Ave.) for tons of family-friendly activities. Booth vendors and food trucks will be onsite from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

Return to Miner’s Park from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. for live music. Performers include Stereo Clone, Narrow Gauge and That Eighties Band. Enjoy a full meal or a festival dessert in the Food Truck area and grab a beverage in the beer garden. Fireworks start at 9:30 p.m.

Fort Lupton

Fort Lupton Independence Day Celebration — Community Center Park at Fort Lupton Rec Center is filled with live music and fun activities from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. including a huge all-ages ropes course, the Fire Department’s water slide, trampoline, bounce houses, petting zoo and carnival rides. Three food trucks and a beer garden on site. Country music concert with Kimi Most. Fireworks show set off at dark from the Coyote Creek Golf Course (new location for 2022).

Georgetown

Georgetown 4th of July — Pancake breakfast at Guanella Pass Brewery. Parade at 11 a.m. down 6th Street in Historic Downtown. BBQ ($10 per plate) at noon at Georgetown City Park with music by the Cowboy Band. More live music on the Library Stage featuring the Jeffco Brass Band and Bottlerocket Hurricane at 3 p.m. No fireworks in Georgetown. Head 15 minutes east to Idaho Springs for their show at 9:15 p.m.

Golden

Golden 4th of July Festival — Annual festival in Lions Park. Music starts at 3 p.m. Food and beer (Coors and Golden City Brewery) available for purchase. No fireworks. 1300 10th St.

Grand Lake

Independence Day Fireworks — Fireworks begin after it is fully dark outside, often closer to 10 p.m., so bring layers so you can be dressed accordingly. The fireworks are visible all over town. It takes an extended amount of time to exit Grand Lake after the fireworks. Many venues offer music and food after the show. Prepare to spend some time in town to wait out the traffic. Show is weather and fire restriction dependent.

Highlands Ranch

Highlands Ranch July 4th Fireworks — A spectacular display of fireworks at Highland Heritage Regional Park. Bring your blanket, and beverage, and hang out to enjoy the fireworks. Food trucks to be announced. Bike, walk, and ride-share whenever possible, as no shuttles will be provided to the park.  Fireworks begin around 9:30 p.m. 9651 S. Quebec. St.

Idaho Springs

Idaho Springs 4th of July — An afternoon complete with live music, beer garden and dancing in downtown at Citizens Park starting at 1 p.m. Live Music, bounce house, dunk tank, caricature artist and other entertainment. Second site is Clear Creek Metropolitan Recreation Center with family activities at the Shelly/Quinn Ballfields. Bumper cars, bounce house, lawn games and food vendors. Free shuttles run all day between the two sites. Fireworks Show at 9:15 p.m. over Charlie Tayler Waterwheel.

Littleton

Littleton Fourth of July Festival — In partnership with Englewood and Sheridan. From 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Belleview & Cornerstone Parks. Family-friendly festival with local business vendors, face painting and food trucks. Bring a picnic dinner and blankets. No fireworks for 2022. Both parks — Belleview and Cornerstone — are located near the intersection of W. Belleview and S. Windermere.

Lone Tree

Independence Day Celebration — Festivities start at 9 a.m. with the 4th of July Family Fun Ride & Stroll, which makes its way one-mile down the Willow Creek Trail. From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. check out the Family Fun Park. There will be two sessions of inflatables, interactive activities, live entertainment, and food trucks. Reservations required for Family Fun Park, due to limited capacity.

Evening party at Prairie Sky Park open to all starting around 6 p.m. Enjoy tunes from a DJ, roving entertainment and a live concert from Brass Attack. Bring your blankets, camping chairs, coolers, outdoor games and mingle with your friends and neighbors. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m.

Longmont

Fireworks in Longmont — Longmont Skyline Kiwanis are hosting public show open at all at the Fox Hill Golf Club. Enjoy an afternoon on the green, in a family-friendly atmosphere, with fun and games, local food and beverage vendors, a live performance from the Hazel Miller Band and a spectacular fireworks display at 9:15 p.m. Be sure to bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Entry is free to those who walk in or bike and starts at 5:30 p.m.

Louisville

Louisville Fourth of July Celebration — Join the community for FREE hot dogs and sausages beginning at 6 p.m. (available while supplies last), bounce houses, face painting, and patriotic music from the Boulder Concert Band. Fireworks show will start around 9:45 p.m.

Fireworks will be shot off from the Coal Creek Golf Course (585 W. Dillon Rd.). View fireworks from the sidewalks at the golf course clubhouse and tee boxes for the driving range. Access the viewing areas by walking to the Golf Course parking lot, or by taking a complimentary shuttle (from the King Soopers at 1375 East S. Boulder Rd.) to the Golf Course.

Loveland

Loveland July 4th Celebration at North Lake Park — Free activities and displays starting at 3 p.m. The Kids Zone Play Area and vendor booths will be in the west parking lot near the playground and include the Mobile Recreation Trailer games, giant building blocks from Everblock, face painter, balloon artists, climbing wall, the Buckhorn Train, food trucks and dozens of vendors.

Children’s Bike Parade at 4 p.m. Cornhole tournament at 4 p.m. next to the Beer Garden. Live music at the Hammond Amphitheater from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. including performances by Wood Belly, Creole Stomp and Loveland Concert Band. Fireworks launch at 9:17 p.m. over Lake Loveland.

Niwot

Niwot’s July 4th Celebration — Pancake breakfast, 8 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Niwot Market ($5 for adults and $3 for kids) for pancakes, sausages, eggs, green chiles, orange juice and coffee. Bicycle decorating starts at 8:30 a.m. and parade beginning at 11 a.m. with vintage cars, decorated bikes, bands and citizens young and old. Parade runs from Cottonwood Square and winds throughout the community.

Northglenn 4th of July Festival

Northglenn

Northglenn 4th of July Celebration — Noon to 10 p.m. All day event includes car show, bounce houses, pedal boats, Duck Derby, food vendors, beer garden, live music by Ron Ivory One on One Motown Review (4:30 p.m.), military recognition, concert by Thumpin’ at 7 p.m. Fireworks display starts between 9 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Bring picnic baskets and blankets. Parking is available behind City Hall, at the Recreation Center, and in the Wagon Road RTD Lot 120th and North Melody Dr. Fees may be required at RTD. E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park across from City Hall, 11801 Community Center Dr.

Parker

Parker Stars and Stripes Celebration — Held at Salisbury Park from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Free event activities include a concert by the 6 Million Dollar Band, walk-around entertainers and a carnival. Low-cost activities include a tot train, face painting, bungee jumping and light-up toy vendor, plus a variety of food vendors.

Instead of fireworks, this year’s celebration will conclude with a new and innovative 150-drone light show. The 12-minute aerial display will start at 9:30 p.m. and feature multiple designs and choreographed movements from a fleet of drones set to patriotic music. Drones will fly 400 feet into the air above Salisbury Park and be visible from up to two miles away.

The All American Pass is an event upgrade with extra perks such as seating on the ballfields, exclusive access to inflatables, dedicated portable restrooms and other bonus entertainment. It costs $5 to $10 depending on how far in advance you buy it and is available on the Celebration website.

Onsite parking fee of $10/vehicle that will be collected at park entry, cash only. Parking is first-come, first-served and is expected to fill to capacity. Salisbury Park, 12010 Motsenbocker Rd.

Sheridan

Sheridan 4th of July Festival — In partnership with Englewood and Littleton. From 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Belleview & Cornerstone Parks. Family-friendly festival with local business vendors, face painting and food trucks. Bring a picnic dinner and blankets. No fireworks for 2022. Both parks — Belleview and Cornerstone — are located near the intersection of W. Belleview and S. Windermere.

Superior

Superior 4th of July Celebration — Downhill Mile Race begins at 8 a.m. Community parade at 8:30 a.m. Parade will follow Rock Creek Parkway and end at Community Park. Pancake Festival at park at 9 a.m. Party starts at noon at the Superior Community Center featuring live music and a classic Fourth of July BBQ.

Thornton

4th of July in Thornton — Everything gets going at 4 p.m. at Carpenter Park Fields. Food vendors, beer garden and yes, parachutists floating down onto the field. Thornton Community Band at 5:15 p.m. Kory Brunson Band at 7:30 p.m. Fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. No RVs allowed. Carpooling strongly suggested. The park is at 11000 Colorado Blvd. (108th Ave., & Colorado Blvd.)

Westminster

Westminster 4th of July Celebration — Festivities from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Westminster City Park. Funkiphino performs starting at 7 p.m. (Details to come.) Fireworks at 9:15 p.m. at Westminster City Park.

Winter Park

4th of July Celebration — Pack a picnic, and pick your spot to enjoy the evening at the Rendezvous Event Center from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Join a cornhole tournament, throw a bocce ball, or jump in the free photo booth. Free concert by The Fabulous Thunderbirds. Finish the evening with a laser show featuring DJ Jen G.

Posted by Laura on July 4, 2022 | Updated July 5, 2022 Filed Under: Expired

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