The Fourth of July weekend offers a
variety of activities-and plenty
of fireworks. Here’s a look at some
of the events around the state this Independence Day:
Westfest, today-Sunday: Craig Morgan, Dan Seals, Ian Tyson, Waddie Mitchell and Michael Martin Murphey will be performing over the weekend in Snowmass Village. The event includes breakfast trail rides, Western art and clothing vendors, and a rodeo. Single-day passes are $35, and three-day passes are $79. For more information visit westfest.net.
Colorado Rapids, Monday: Fireworks will follow the Rapids game Monday against the Kansas City Wizards. The action begins at 7:30 p.m. at Mile High at Invesco Field. Tickets are $15, $25 and $35. The $25 ticket provides admission to Six Flags Elitch Gardens and the Rapids game. For more information visit coloradorapids.com.
Estes Park, Monday: Festivities include an Arabian horse show, antique car show and jazz music. Admission to the horse show, music and fireworks is free; the car show is $3 for adults and $2 for children. Parking near the lake for fireworks is $5.
Four Mile Historic Park, Monday: A traditional Independence Day celebration will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the Denver Concert Band, the First Colorado Volunteers, Uncle Sam, food and horse-drawn rides; $7, $4 for seniors and students. Children under 5 are free. For more information visit fourmilepark.org.
ALAMOSA
Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams perform a free Western-swing concert at noon Monday with Indian Nickel in Cole Park.
almaonline.org.
ARVADA
“Let Freedom Ring” festivities begin at 3 p.m. Monday at the Lutz/Stenger Sports Complex, West 58th Avenue and Kipling Street. Family activities include games, food, booths, a car show and live music. A fireworks show begins at 9 p.m. 720-898-7400, arvadafestivals.com.
ASPEN
Monday’s festivities include a parade, fifth annual “America’s Birthday Carnival,” Air Force jet flybys, kid’s bicycle rodeo, live musical entertainment with the Aspen Music Festival Band, tours and a fireworks display over Aspen Mountain. aspenchamber.org.
AURORA
Festivities begin at 4 p.m. Monday on the lawn of the Aurora Municipal Center Complex at East Alameda Avenue and Chambers Road. The Aurora Symphony performs at 8:30 p.m. followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Suggested places to park include the Aurora Mall, Aurora City Place and the Community College of Aurora. 303-326-8615.
AVON
“Avon’s Salute to the USA” includes a free family festival Sunday at 5 p.m. with carnival games, clowns, jugglers, magicians, food and craft vendors and more in Nottingham Park. A fireworks show begins at 9:45 p.m. 970-748-4032, avon.org.
BOULDER
Hosting a Fourth of July barbecue and concert with Great American Taxi featuring Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon along with Terri Hendrix, Lloyd Maines and Danny Shafer at the Gold Hill Inn, noon-5 p.m. Monday. $14 show, additional $12 for food. 303-443-6461, goldhillinn.com.
Gates open at 7 p.m. and Chris Daniels & the Kings perform at 8:15 p.m. Monday in CU’s Folsom Field. A community singalong, flag procession and more are planned before the fireworks display at dusk. kbco.com.
BRECKENRIDGE
Four days of activities today through Monday include live entertainment with the National Repertory Orchestra, Nancy Cook, Jim Salestrom and others, an arts festival, the Firecracker 50 Mountain Bike Race, a patriotic parade, fireworks display (Monday) and children’s activities. 970-453-5579, gobreck.com.
BRIGHTON
The Performing Arts Council of Brighton presents the Platte Valley Players in the patriotic play, “We the People,” at the Brighton Recreation Center, 555 N. 11th Ave. Showtimes are 7 p.m. today and Saturday, 3 p.m. Sunday and Monday. Tickets are $8 and $10. 303-931-3620.
BYERS
A pancake breakfast (7-10 a.m.), parade (10 a.m.) with horses and antique cars, contests, drawings, a street fair, rodeo, food and more are planned throughout the day Monday. Bring your lawn chairs for the fireworks display at dusk. The Byers Rodeo is Sunday and Monday.
CASTLE ROCK
The Aries Brass Quintet presents a free “Celebrate America!” concert at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Castle Rock Community Bandstand at the Philip S. Miller Library, 100 S. Wilcox St. 303-688-7735.
A fireworks show begins at 8:30 p.m. Monday in the Meadows.
COAL CREEK CANYON
Hosting “CanyonFest” Monday with a 12K run, 5K run and a children’s fun run. Festivities continue at the Canyon Community Hall with a pancake breakfast (7-9:30 a.m.), games, craft booths, a parade, live music, lunch and more. Call 303-642-7917 for race information, 303-642-7653 for general information.
COLORADO SPRINGS
Bring a picnic dinner to Memorial Park, southeast corner of Hancock Avenue and Pikes Peak Boulevard, from 7 to 10 p.m. Monday. The annual celebration includes live music with the Pikes Peak Philharmonic Orchestra and a fireworks show at dusk. springsgov.com.
CREEDE
Activities include the “Days of 92” mining championships Sunday and Monday, a parade at 10 a.m. Monday and fireworks shot off the cliffs over the town at dark. 800-327-2102, creede.com.
CRIPPLE CREEK
The 39-piece 101st Army Band of the Colorado National Guard performs a free patriotic concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Butte Theatre. 720-847-8615.
DENVER
Listen to the Colorado Wind Ensemble and view Glendale’s fireworks at 7 p.m. Saturday at Augustana Lutheran Church’s Quist Park, 5000 E. Alameda Ave. 303-394-4552, coloradowindensemble.org.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Foundation of Colorado presents the fourth annual “July Liberty Run & Festival of Rights” Monday in Washington Park. The 4-mile run, followed by a kid’s fun run, begins at 8 a.m. A 1-mile walk starts at 8:15 a.m. Register for the run at aclu-co.org. The Festival of Rights follows with family activities, food, prizes, musical entertainment and more.
The Colorado Rockies take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at 6:05 p.m. Monday at Coors Field. A fireworks display follows. Tickets are $4-$45, children 2 and under get in free. 303-ROCKIES (762-5437),
coloradorockies.com.
The Colorado Symphony Orchestra performs “A Salute to America” concert at 7 p.m. Saturday in City Park. Works by Copland, Sousa and Rossini are on the program. CSO associate conductor Adam Flatt conducts the free performance.
coloradosymphony.org.
Hosting “American Metal Blast 2005” with W.A.S.P., L.A. Guns, Stephen Pearcy (from Ratt), Wednesday 13 (with members of Slipknot, Dope & The Murderdolls), Moore & Havok at 5 p.m. Monday at the Oriental Theatre, 4335 W. 44th Ave. Tickets are $25 for the 21-and-over show. 303-433-3786, orientaltheatre.net. Tickets are available at any King Soopers or TicketsWest outlet.
The Historic Elitch Gardens Theatre Foundation opens its “Movies Under the Stars” series Monday with Meredith Willson’s “The Music Man” on the lawn at the Carousel Plaza, West 38th Avenue and Tennyson Street, the former site of Elitch Gardens. The Denver Concert Band and the Denver Honor Band perform at 6 p.m. The concert is free, admission for the movie is $2. 303-477-3006. The movie series continues Fridays July 15 to Aug. 19. elitchtheatrefdn.org.
ENGLEWOOD
Denver First Church of the Nazarene presents a “Freedom Celebration” at 10 a.m. Sunday with music, indoor fireworks and a military tribute. Admission is free. The church is located at 3800 E. Hampden Ave. Participants are encouraged to wear their military uniform or red, white and blue. 303-761-8370,
dfcnaz.org.
Englewood’s festivities continue Monday with a Wild West Rodeo, fishing derby, food vendors, live entertainment, duck races, competitions and more at three locations: Cornerstone, Progress and Belleview parks. Fireworks begin at 9 p.m. 303-762-2680, englewoodgov.org.
ERIE
Hosting an “Independence Day Spectacular” at 9:15 p.m. Sunday at the Vista Ridge Golf Club, 2700 Vista Parkway. Seating for the free fireworks show is available on the driving range. Vista Ridge is 2 miles west of Interstate 25 on Colorado 7. 303-665-2732, vistaridgegc.com.
EVERGREEN
The 24th annual Fourth of July Freedom Run begins Monday at Evergreen Middle School, 2059 Hiwan Drive. The 5K race for runners and casual walkers begins at 8 a.m. Fees vary. Proceeds benefit Mt. Hospice and Home Health Care. Participants and their families are invited to enjoy refreshments, swimming, music and more at the Evergreen Fitness & Tennis Center after the race. 303-674-6400.
The Denver Brass performs a “Brass & Bagpipes” concert at 11:30 a.m. Monday at the Evergreen Lake House, 29614 Upper Bear Creek Road. Tickets are $5, free for children under 5. 303-512-9300. The National Repertory Orchestra performs at 3 p.m. at Evergreen Lake.
FOUNTAIN
The Rocky Mountain Classic featuring the USAC and Star Mazda Racing is Sunday at the Pikes Peak International Raceway. Race activities begin at 7 a.m. Hootie & the Blowfish perform at 7:30 p.m. followed by a fireworks display at approximately 9:15 p.m. Tickets vary. 1-888-306-7223, ppir.com.
FRISCO
The “2005 Soul of Freedom Fourth of July Celebration” Saturday through Monday includes an arts and crafts fair, live entertainment, pancake breakfast, children’s activities, bike decorating contest, a parade and fireworks (9:30 p.m. Monday) over Lake Dillon. The National Repertory Orchestra performs at 10 a.m. Monday at the Dillon Amphitheater. 800-424-1554, townoffrisco.com.
GEORGETOWN
The traditional Fourth of July celebration on Monday includes a 5K Race and Stroll, parade, barbecue in City Park, bingo and wraps up with fireworks on Leavenworth Mountain. The Loop Railroad will also be running. The race begins at 8 a.m. 800-472-8230, 303-569-2888.
GOLDEN
Heritage Square is hosting a three-day “Independence Day Celebration” with live music, karaoke, street performers and more. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, noon-8 p.m. Sunday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday. Fireworks begin at dusk Saturday. 303-279-2789, heritagesquare.info.
The 34th annual Fourth of July Festival in Lions Park, 10th and Maple streets, includes live bands, food and the annual Fourth of July Raffle offering more than 100 prizes. The festival is from noon to 10 p.m. Monday with fireworks at 9:30 p.m. goldenlionsclub.org.
GREELEY
“The World’s Largest Fourth of July Rodeo & Western Celebration” continues through Monday. Highlights include LeAnn Rimes on stage Saturday, Collin Raye Sunday and Kelly Clarkson Monday followed by a fireworks show. Visit greeleystampede.org for a schedule.
GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE
Monday’s activities include a firehouse pancake breakfast, a marathon, parade, competitions, food booths, patriotic concert and fireworks. 800-545-4504 Crested Butte, 800-274-7580 Gunnison, gunnisoncrestedbutte.com.
INDIAN HILLS
The Indian Hills Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department is presenting a day of activities Monday including a pancake breakfast 7-9:30 a.m., parade at 10 a.m., live entertainment with the Test of Time band 5-9 p.m. and a fireworks display beginning at dusk. You can get to Indian Hills by taking U.S. 285 to Parmalee Gulch Road, drive 3 miles to the firehouse on the right. 303-697-4568.
JAMESTOWN
Listen to live local music Monday during a full day of festivities, including a pancake breakfast, “World’s Goofiest Parade,” children’s activities, contests and more. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:30 p.m. All proceeds benefit the Jamestown Volunteer Fire Department and EMS.
LITTLETON
A “Red, White and You” celebration is at Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave., beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday. Hot Flash Rock and Roll performs and a variety of food vendors, children’s activities and booths are included. Fireworks begin at dusk. Call 303-409-2626.
Flash Cadillac performs a concert of ’50s and ’60s music as part of a fireworks show Saturday at Hudson Gardens & Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive. Gates open at 6 p.m., the concert begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $18. 303-
797-8565, ext. 321, .
LONE TREE
The Lone Tree Firecracker 5K Run/Walk and the Kids’ Fun Run (7:30 a.m. registration) sets off a day of activities Monday in Sweetwater Park, 8300 ½ Sweet Water Road. A parade, beginning at 4 p.m., starts from Sunningdale Boulevard, down Lone Tree Parkway, into Sweetwater Park where clowns and activities will be offered. Andy Peele & Tropical Coyotes perform at 7 p.m. followed by fireworks at dusk. 303-225-4948,
cityoflonetree.com.
LOVELAND
Colorado Patriots, Wendy Woo and the Woo Crew, Queen City Jazz Band and the Loveland Concert Band are among the live musical entertainment scheduled Monday along with food and festivities in the Hammond Amphitheater at North Lake Park, 29th and Taft. Fireworks begin at dusk. cityofloveland.org.
MORRISON
“Games, Food, Fellowship, Racing and Fireworks!” is what Bandimere Speedway is calling its family festival Saturday offering a day of racing, children’s activities, contests and more at 3051 S. Rooney Road, 303-697-6001, 800-664-
UWIN (8946), bandimere.com.
NORTHGLENN
A pancake breakfast, bake sale, parade, Mayor’s Cup Raft Race, children’s area and more are offered throughout the day beginning at 7 a.m. Monday. Conjunto Colores performs at 6 p.m. followed by Boogie Licious at 8 p.m. A fireworks show is slated to begin at 9:30 p.m. over Webster Lake at E.B. Rains, Jr. Memorial Park, Interstate 25 and 120th Avenue. 303-450-8800, northglenn.org.
SALIDA
A run, parade, food, vendors, and a variety of entertainment are planned Monday in Riverside Park in downtown Salida. A fireworks show begins at dusk. 877-772-5432, salida.com.
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS
Live music, art shows, a cattle drive and ranch tour, theatrical performances, parade, pro rodeo, fireworks and more are scheduled through Monday as part of the 102nd annual “Cowboys’ Roundup Days.” 877-754-2269, steamboatsummer.com.
The 13-member Alpen Brass performs a free patriotic concert as part of the “Strings in the Mountains 2005 Summer Season” at 11:30 a.m. Monday outside the Tread of Pioneers Museum, 800 Oak St. stringsinthemountains.com.
TELLURIDE
Annual Fourth of July celebration Monday includes a parade, fireman’s barbecue and fireworks in Town Park. 1-888-
605-2578, visittelluride.com.
THORNTON
The City of Thornton is hosting several activities, including an F-16 flyover, live music with the Longmont Symphony Orchestra, entertainment, food and more beginning at 6 p.m. Monday at the Multipurpose Fields, East 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard. A new sculpture will be unveiled that is a tribute to the service men and women who have fought in the war on terrorism.
TRI-LAKES
Monument and Palmer Lake offer a variety of activities, including a parade, street fair, live entertainment, fireworks and more, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Monday. 719-481-3282.
VAIL
“Vail America Days” continue Monday with a parade (10 a.m. from Golden Peak to LionsHead), picnic and free concert (1-5 p.m. in Ford Park) and fireworks beginning at 9:45 p.m. at Golden Peak. Several other activities are scheduled throughout the weekend. thinkvail.com.
