Boom Town
City of Black Hawk fireworks begin at sunset. Historic Black Hawk, 303-582-2235,
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,
Denver Highland Fourth of July Parade
Children and adults are invited to come with their decorated bikes, strollers, skateboards and more for a parade beginning at 10 a.m. A picnic, games, music, prizes and more follows. The parade starts at the United Way Parking Lot on Boulder street. The picnic is in Hirshorn Park at West 16th Avenue and Tejon Street
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
Fantastic Fourth of July
The Town of Frisco celebrates with a Main Street parade, kids fishing derby, concerts and fireworks. Frisco, 800-424-1554,
Fifth of July celebration
Sat: Lannie Garrett performs, 6:30 p.m. $8. 1 p.m. Fireworks at dusk. Infinity Park, Glendale, 303-324-1121,
Fourth of July children’s parade
The celebration includes an ice-cream social, face-painting and more, 10 a.m.- noon. $5 donation. Main Boulder Public Library, Canyon side, Boulder, 303-449-0177
Fourth of July concert and laser light show
The Orchard Town Center celebrates with Beatles tribute band, the Fab Four, 6-9:30 p.m. 14750 Huron St., Westminster, 303-839-1415, ext. 28
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 Freedom Run
Annual 5K run/walk to benefit Mount Evans Hospice, 8 a.m. $25, $12 children before the race, $30, $14 day of the race. Evergreen Middle School, 2059 Hiwan Drive, Evergreen, 303-674-6400,
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
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
July 4 in historic Georgetown
Offering a day of festivities with a 5K race and stroll at 8 a.m. in Strousse Park followed by a parade at 11 a.m., barbecue in City Park at noon ($10 adults, $5 ages 12 and under), Bucket Brigade races at 2 p.m., bingo at the Community Center at 6 p.m. followed by fireworks at dusk on Leavenworth Mountain. Georgetown, 303-569-2888, 800-472-8230
July 4 Twang-Fest
Hosting Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams, the Spring Creek Bluegrass Band and the KC Groves Band performing noon-5 p.m. $15 music only, $12 additional for barbecue. Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Gold Hill, Boulder, 303-443-6461,
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 Fourth of July Parade
Parade begins at noon followed by a family picnic. Aspen Art Museum, 590 North Mill St., Aspen, 970-925-8050
Old-Fashioned Fun
Bent’s Old Fort hosts a parade, patriotic music, oxen-drawn wagon and more, 1-4 p.m. $3, $2 children ages 6-12. Colorado 194, La Junta, 719-383-5010,
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., 720-865-0800
Patriotic extravaganza
-Sat: Snowmass Village celebrates the holiday with a rodeo, live music, kids’ activities and more. Fireworks on Saturday. 800-SNOWMASS,
Patriotic Fourth of July
-Sat: 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,
Red, White & Boom bash
City of Thornton celebrates with music by the Longmont Symphony Orchestra, 8 p.m. and fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Multipurpose Fields, 11000 Colorado Blvd., Thornton, 720-977-5906
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
Running celebration
Durango hosts a 5K run/walk, 9 a.m. Check-in at 8:30 a.m. Rotary Park, 1565 E. 2nd Ave., Durango, 970-375-7306
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,
Tri-Lakes Fourth of July
Activities include fun run, pancake breakfast, children’s parade, art show, tractor pull and more. Monument, 719-302-1979
