Where will you be for the big bang?
Independence Day is just one week away. It’s time to shop for hot dogs, get the oil changed and pick out a spot for watching the parade and fireworks.
Here are some places in the area that plan to throw big birthday parties for the U.S. of A. this year.
Boom Town
City of Black Hawk fireworks begin at sunset. Historic Black Hawk, 303-582-0615,
Celebrate Independence Day
Family-friendly events include car show, military display, kids’ bungee run and more, 3 p.m. Fireworks at 9 p.m. Lutz/Stenger Sports Complex, 10664 W. 58th Ave., Arvada, 720-898-8400,
Downtown Fort Collins
Celebrates the Fourth with live music, hula hoop contest, petting zoo, kids activities and more, 11 a.m. Fireworks at dusk. Old Town Square and Civic Center Park, Fort Collins,
Fabulous July Fourth
Colorado Springs Philharmonic Orchestra performs a free patriotic concert, 5 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. Memorial Park, 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave., Colorado Springs, 719-884-2110
Fourth of July Festival
Annual Golden Lions Club event features food, entertainment and live bands, 1 p.m. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Lions Park, 10th and Maple streets, Golden,
Fourth of July — High Country Style
Activities include a pancake breakfast, marathon, parade, games, live music and more, 1 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. Gunnison-Crested Butte, 970-349-6438
5th of July Celebration
July 5: Lannie Garrett performs, 6:30 p.m. $8. 1 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. Infinity Park, Glendale, 303-324-1121,
Independence Day Celebration
Leadville hosts an old-fashioned Fourth of July featuring a parade, comedy magic show, pie-eating contest, live music and more. Fireworks at dusk. Leadville, 888-532-3845
Old-Fashioned Fourth of July
Woodland Park offers family-friendly activities including a fishing contest, bicycle parade, musical entertainment and more, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Memorial Park, 719-686-0705
Old-Fashioned July Fourth Celebration
Festivities include visits from historical figures, games, children’s crafts, wagon rides, music and more, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $7, $4 students and seniors, free for children under age 5. Four Mile Historic Park, 715 S. Forest St., 720-865-0880
Patriotic Extravaganza
July 2-5: Snowmass Village celebrates the holiday with a rodeo, live music, kids’ activities and more. Fireworks on July 5. 800-SNOWMASS,
Patriotic Fourth of July
July 3-5: Estes Park hosts a weekend of activities including an Arabian horse competition, car show, concert and more. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. 800-44-ESTES,
Rockin’ the Fourth: Red, White & Boom!
Castle Rock hosts a day of family fun, 5-10 p.m. Activities include apple- pie-baking contest, dunk tank, performances by members of the Colorado Renaissance Festival and Radio Disney Street Team, crafts, balloon artists, youth parade and more. Rhyolite Regional Park, 1701 Crystal Valley Parkway, Castle Rock, 720-733-2284
Stars and Bars Boat Parade
The Dillon Yacht Club invites boaters to decorate their boats and set sail on Lake Dillon. Boats line up at 11:30 a.m. Parade begins at noon. Dillon Marina, Dillon, 303-629-6342,
