Fourth of July celebrations around Colorado
Arvada’s “Celebration of the Spirit of America”
July 4: Festivities begin at 3 p.m. with a classic-car show, live music, a military display, children’s activities, booths and games, refreshments and more followed by a fireworks display at 9 p.m. Lutz/Stenger Sports Complex, 10664 W. 58th Ave., 720-898-7400,
Aurora’s “Fourth of July Spectacular”
July 4: The ninth annual celebration includes performances by U.S. Army Ivy Bands from Fort Carson, with the High Altitude Rock Band performing at 6 p.m., and the Concert Band at 8 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Food and beverage booths included. Lawn on the west side of the Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway, . Recommended viewing locations include east of Potomac Street, south of East Sixth Avenue, north of East Mississippi Avenue and west of Buckley Road.
Bandimere Speedway
July 3: The “Jet Car Nationals and Family Festival” includes live music, games, contests, food and more in the pit area. The track will feature more than 300 local racers in a variety of competitions. Gates open at 8 a.m. for qualifying race trials, the family festival begins at 2 p.m. Patriotic opening ceremonies are at 6:30 p.m. with final eliminations and Jet Car Show at 7 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:45 p.m. with live music.Visit the website for ticket information. 3051 S. Rooney Road in Morrison, 303- 697-6001, 800-664-UWIN (664-8946),
Black Hawk’s “Boom Town Show”
July 4: The city will launch more than 12,500 shells with more than 2,850 shells during the grand finale. Begins at dusk.
Brighton’s Fourth of July
July 4: Bring blankets and lawn chairs and listen to music from DJ Tidalwave starting at 6 p.m. followed by Blackwater at 7 p.m. Fireworks begin at dusk. Friendship Park, Eighth Avenue and Southern Street, 720-685-7339,
Castle Rock’s “Rockin’ the Fourth: Red, White & Boom!”
July 4: The celebration begins at 6 p.m. with the presentation of the colors by a Marine Corps color guard and a military jet flyover. The variety/dance band TC and the Domestic Engineers perform, followed by the Castle Rock Radio Jungle Bus (children’s band) and the New Classics Band. A fireworks show begins at 9:30 p.m. Metzler Ranch Community Park, 4175 Trail Boss Road,
Civic Center Sounds: Independence Eve Celebration
July 3: The Colorado Symphony Orchestra performs a free community concert featuring patriotic favorites by Copland, Gershwin, Sousa and others, 8:30 p.m. A light show and fireworks display are included. Civic Center, Broadway and Colfax Avenue,
Colorado Rapids
July 4: The 15th annual “4thFest Colorado” begins with a free Community Festival at 5 p.m. with live entertainment, children’s activities, family games and more. The Rapids play the New York Red Bulls at 7 p.m. followed by a performance by the local band Meese and a fireworks show. Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, , call 303-825- GOAL (4625) or visit colorado or for game tickets.
Denver Outlaws at Invesco Field at Mile High
July 4: Festivities for the annual lacrosse 4th of July game begin at 5 p.m. as the Denver Outlaws team up again with The Park People to plant trees in a ceremony with local youth lacrosse teams and volunteers at the Sports Legends Mall on the south side of Invesco Field. The planting is part of a pregame party that also includes discounted refreshments. The Outlaws take on the Chesapeake Bayhawks at 7 p.m. and fireworks follow. Invesco Field at Mile High, 303-OUTLAWS (688-5297), ,
Durango’s “Salute to America”
July 4: Festivities include a pancake breakfast, Freedom Fun Run/Walk, “American Voices,” a public reading of major American documents organized by Fort Lewis College, a Kids- to-Kids Flea Market, family picnic and barbecue, a parade, music, dancing and fireworks.
Estes Park weekend celebration
July 3-4: Traditional festivities include the annual pancake breakfast served July 3 at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church, 920 Big Thompson Ave., 7-10:30 a.m. The Arabian Horse Show begins at 8 a.m. July 2-4 at the Fairgrounds at Stanley Park. July 4 includes “The Coolest Car Show” in Bond Park, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Concerts are scheduled at 3 p.m. (Rocky Ridge Music Center) and 7 p.m. (Performance Park Amphitheater) followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. from the banks of Lake Estes.
Fireworks Feast in Glendale
July 3: Whole Foods Market hosts the third annual barbecue with live music, carnival games, face painting, entertainment, a magician and more, 5-9 p.m. Meals are $10, $5 for kids. Glendale fireworks begin at dusk. Whole Foods, 870 S. Colorado Blvd., 303-691-0101
Fort Collins’ celebration
July 4: The Downtown Business Association presents live music, a beer garden, food and children’s activities in Old Town Square, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Bands include Soul Proprietor at 11 a.m., the Informants at 1:30 p.m. and the 3 Twins at 4 p.m. There also will be “Old Fashioned July Fourth” activities including historic games and food at the Avery House, 328 W. Mountain Ave. Fireworks begin over Sheldon Lake at 9:30 p.m. Free shuttle service is available beginning at 5:30 p.m. 970-484-6500,
Four Mile Historic Park’s “Old-Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration”
July 4: Festivities include visits from Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson and Uncle Sam, a reading of the Declaration of Independence, live music by the Denver Concert Band and other bands, games, children’s crafts and horse-drawn wagon rides, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $7 adults, $4 ages 7-17 and seniors 65+, free for military, age 6 and under and FMHP members. 715 Forest St., 720-865-0800,
Georgetown’s “Family Festival”
July 4: Festivities include a 5K race/stroll at 8 a.m., parade at 11 a.m., barbecue in City Park at noon, Bucket Brigade races at 2 p.m. downtown, bingo at the Community Center at 6 p.m. and fireworks at dusk. The Loop Railroad will run on its regular schedule with a special fireworks train at 7 p.m. Call 888-456- 6777 for reservations. Georgetown, 303-569-2888, 800-472-8230
Green Valley Ranch concert and fireworks
July 4: Jakarta, a nine-piece horn band that combines rhythm and blues, Motown, funk and classic rock, performs at 8 p.m. followed by a fireworks show. Free. This is the first performance of the ninth annual Oakwood Homes Summer Concert Series. Green Valley Ranch Amphitheater, 4890 Argonne Way, 303-595- 8747,
Highlands Ranch annual celebration
July 4: The Highlands Ranch Community Association annual celebration, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Activities include a 5K run (registration at 7:30 a.m., race begins 8:30 a.m.), parade, family entertainment with rides, games, face- painting, a pet-adoption fair, hot- dog-eating contest, live music and more. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Town Center, 303-791-2500,
Lakewood on Parade
July 3: Activities begin at 1 p.m. with entertainment, rides (some require tickets), vendors, arts and crafts, food and more. The a cappella group Cool Shooz performs at 8:45 p.m., followed by fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free. Jefferson County Sports Stadium, Kipling Street and West Sixth Avenue,
Northglenn’s July 4th Family Festival
July 4: Events run from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. and include a pancake breakfast, the Firecrackers and Flapjack Races, a bake sale, parades, food booths, live music, military recognition and more. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. There’s also an Historic Preservation July 4th Celebration at Stonehocker Farmhouse, 10950 Fox Run Parkway in Northglenn, 3-10 p.m. E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11701 Community Center Drive, 303-450-8800
Park Hill Fourth of July Parade
July 4: Kicking off at 2:30 p.m., the parade will include marchers, bikers, school groups and families heading down 23rd Avenue from Dexter Street to Kearney Street in Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood.
Parker’s “Let Freedom Sing, 2010!”
July 3: The annual tradition offers children’s activities including a bounce house, face-painting and bubble tower along with live music (Slopeside performs at 6 p.m., followed by Rocky Mountain Brassworks at 8:30), food and refreshments, 6-10 p.m. Picnics, blankets and lawn chairs welcome. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Free admission. Salisbury Park, 9200 Motsenbocker Road, 303-841-0353,
Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site’s “Family Fourth”
July 4: An old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration with historic speeches, patriotic music with the Fountain Creek Brass Band, carnival games, picnics and more, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $6 adults, $4 seniors and teens ages 13-18, $2 children 12 and under. Rock Ledge Ranch is located at the entrance to the Garden of the Gods off 30th Street, Colorado Springs, 719-578-6777,
Symphony Above the Clouds 30th Anniversary Concert
July 5: A free patriotic concert featuring the Colorado Springs Philharmonic along with cannons, food and fireworks. The Ceol Ceili, an Irish folk music group, also performs. Gates open at 5 p.m. Donations accepted. Woodland Park Middle School, 600 E. Kelly Road in Woodland Park, woodlandpark
Symphony on the Rocks
July 5: In addition to the Civic Center concert July 3 (see above), the Colorado Symphony Orchestra performs a second free show, featuring classical favorites by Sousa, Elgar, Beethoven, Copland and others. 7:30 p.m. There is a $10 parking fee per vehicle. Red Rocks Amphitheatre, Morrison,
Thornton’s “Red, White & Boom! Bash”
July 4: Festivities begin at 5 p.m. with entertainment, food and refreshments. The Thornton Community Band plays at 6 p.m. followed by the Longmont Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. A patriotic parachute jump by Mile High Skydiving happens around 9:30 p.m. followed by fireworks. Multipurpose Fields at East 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard, Thornton,
U.S. Air Force Academy Fourth of July 2010 Celebration
July 4: Begins at 4 p.m. with vendors, games, food and displays. The Colorado Springs Philharmonic performs at 6:30 p.m., followed by the U.S. Air Force Academy Band at 8:15 p.m. Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m. Enter through North Gate to Athletic Fields, Colorado Springs, /july-4
Woodland Park’s “Old- Fashioned Fourth of July”
July 4: Includes a pancake breakfast, live music, family activities, art and crafts, food and more, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in Memorial Park, corner of Lake Avenue and North Park Street. The Woodland Park Wind Symphony performs a patriotic concert at 6 p.m. at the new Midland Pavilion at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. Picnics, blankets and chairs are welcome. You can stay and watch the fireworks beginning at 9:30 p.m. They can be viewed anywhere within the city of Woodland Park. woodland
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