While some communities are taking a year off from fireworks — given the current statewide fire ban — others are moving forward with pyrotechnics in addition to their parades, live music and kids activities.
Here are some highlights for the next week, focusing on the big day, the Fourth of July.
(NOTE: Check websites before heading out as some fireworks shows may be canceled.)
Denver Outlaws
Wednesday: Colorado’s professional lacrosse team, the Denver Outlaws, will again host its popular July 4th game. The team will play the Ohio Machine at 7 p.m. Wednesday at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Tickets, $20.50-$52.50, are on sale via . Sports Authority Field, 1701 Bryant St.; 303-688-5297 or
Green Valley Ranch Amphitheater
Wednesday: The band The Julius Show plays a July Fourth concert from 8-9:30 p.m. Free. 4890 Aronne Way; 303-595-8747 or
All-American Patriotic Favorites Presented by the Denver Brass
July 6: Cherokee Ranch & Castle and the Denver Brass present all-American favorites, patriotic film scores, original compositions and more. 6:30-9:30 p.m. reservations, $55; 12-and-under, $20. 6113 Daniels Park Road, Sedalia; 303-688-4600 or
Arvada celebration
Wednesday: Festivities begin at 4 p.m. with a classic-car show, military display, live music, family entertainment and food. Party carries on into the night. Lutz/Stenger Complex, 10664 W. 58th Ave., Arvada; 720-898-7400 or
Parker’s “Let Freedom Sing!”
Wednesday: Celebrations are from 6-10 p.m. beginning with a performance by Rocky Mountain Brassworks at 7 p.m. and Buckstein’s country favorites from 8 t0 9:30 p.m. Also enjoy bounce castles, a bubble tower and games. Families are welcome to bring a picnic or purchase food from vendors. Onsite parking: $5. Salisbury Park, 11920 Motsenbocker Road, Parker, 303-841-0353 or
Evergreen Music Festival
Wednesday: Full day of music starting with Sedici Corde Quartet, followed by the Denver Brass, Celtic Pipes, Rocky Mountain Highland Dancers and John Elandson at 11:30 a.m. The National Repertory Orchestra will play patriotic music at 3 p.m. Austin Young and the No Difference Band play 6-8 p.m. Also, enjoy an art show, fishing clinics, bounce castle, petting zoo and food. Evergreen Lake, Evergreen;
Greeley Stampede Independence Day Parade
Through Wednesday: Centennial Village hosts a patriotic weekend with 1900-era baseball, watermelon, hand-squeezed lemonade, stagecoach rides and gun fights. The parade will be in downtown Greeley beginning at 9 a.m. and runs north on 10th Avenue starting at 19th Street and ending at Fifth Street. Centennial Village Museum, 1475 A St., Greeley; 970-350-9220 or
Thornton’s “Red, White & Boom!”
Wednesday: The Multipurpose Fields open at 5 p.m. with entertainment, food and refreshments. The Thornton Community Band performs at 6 p.m., followed by the Longmont Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. A patriotic parachute jump by Mile Hi Skydiving at dusk.
Multipurpose Fields, 11000 colorado Blvd., Thornton;
Civic Center Independence Eve Celebration
Tuesday: A free community event from 8-10 p.m. featuring a patriotic concert by the Colorado Symphony and light show on the Denver City & County Building. Seating is first-come, first-served, so arrive early for best views. Picnics welcome, but vendors will be on-site. Civic Center, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy.;
Georgetown Old-fashioned Fourth of July Family Festival
Wednesday: Five-kilometer race and stroll at 8 a.m., parade at 11 a.m., barbecue in City Park at noon and bucket brigade races at 2 p.m. Georgetown; 303-569-2888
Lafayette’s Fourth of July Celebration at Waneka Lake
Wednesday: Kids activities, face painting, balloon sculpting and a pie-eating contest. Chris Daniels and the Kings will play from 5-9 p.m. A free shuttle service to the event is available from Flatirons Church on South Boulder Road. Waneka Lake, 1600 Caria Dr., Lafayette; 303-665-9555 or
Indian Hills Fire Rescue Fourth of July
Wednesday: A pancake breakfast followed by a bounce house for kids, helicopter fly-in and a traditional parade. 7 a.m.-1 p.m. No fireworks. Indian Hills Fire Station, 4476 Parmalee Gulch Rd., Morrison
Commerce City / Colorado Rapids
Wednesday: Enjoy a circus, karaoke, zip-line, climbing wall and mechanical bull. The Colorado Rapids play the Vancouver Whitecaps FC at 7:30 p.m. while free festivities continue outside. Doors open at 5 p.m.Dicks Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City;
Castle Rock Fireworks
Castle Rock’s July 4 fireworks display has been canceled due to extreme fire conditions in the area. For more information see:
Compiled by Peter Dettmann, The Denver Post
