Independence Eve returns to Civic Center Park on Thursday, July 3, 2025. Gates will open at 5 p.m. for this FREE, family-friendly event. Enjoy music from the Colorado Symphony Brass & Percussion Ensemble, DJ CYN, performers from Circus Foundry and a Night Market. Once again, Indy Eve will feature Denver’s largest drone show along with a light show.
Image: Civic Center Conservancy
The event will feature a Night Market along 14th Avenue from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The space will host food vendors, local artisans, roaming circus performers and family-friendly games and art activities.
Art Garage Denver will oversee all the make-and-take-home art projects for the kiddos.
Colorado Symphony Brass and Percussion Ensemble takes the stage at 8 p.m.
Roaming stilt walkers, jugglers, and hoola-hoopers from Circus Foundry will bring joy to your evening.
The number of circus performers will increase through the evening and come together at 9 p.m. for an electrifying LED acrobatic and aerial show that lasts about 30 minutes.
At 9:40 p.m. more than 300 drones will launch above the Greek Theater and fly over over event. The best vantage point: Civic Center’s Great Lawn and South Lawn.
The 15-minute drone show showcases landmarks of Denver and Colorado and lights up the sky with specially curated designs set to music.
Need To Know:
The park will be fenced to ensure the safety of attendees and individuals will be subject to a security screening at all designated event entrances.
Entrances will be located near 14th Ave at Broadway and Colfax at Broadway.
Permitted Items:
Non-glass empty water bottles (can be refilled at water stations on-site)
Cloth bags, soft packs (12” x 17” x 12” or smaller) including backpacks – subject to search
Clear bags permitted
Small hydration only packs (empty) and subject to search
Blankets
Low-slung, collapsible chairs not in a bag are permitted for those unable to sit on the ground. These are subject to search.
Collapsible wagon and/or stroller(s)
Non-professional cameras
Service animals (performing a task for persons with disabilities)
Sunscreen
You cannot bring:
Pets
Coolers of any size, unless for medical necessity
Soft-sided coolers larger than 10” x 7” x 7”
Framed backpacks
Outside drinks or liquid of any kind (Non-glass empty water bottles, permitted)
Large purses, bags, or backpack
Weapons of any kind including pocket knives, pepper spray, or any objects that could be used as a weapon
Fireworks, sparklers, or smoke bombs
Generators
Megaphones, air horns, musical instruments, or amplified sound equipment
Glass of any kind (except for eyeglasses & sunglasses)
Grills, gas, propane, or open flames
Laser pointers or LED projection lights
Drones, remote controlled planes or cars
Balloons, inflatables, or kites
Balls, frisbees, or sports equipment
Professional recording equipment or tripods
Bikes, skateboards, one-wheels, unicycles, roller skates, inline skates, or scooters
Markers, pens, chalk, stickers, or spray paint
Illegal substances, marijuana, marijuana products or paraphernalia
Outside vendors, unauthorized solicitations, handbills, sampling, giveaways
Umbrellas, furniture, or lawn chairs
Leave a Reply