Most firework displays are on MONDAY, July 4, 2011, unless otherwise noted.
ARVADA
Fireworks kick off at night (at about 9 p.m.) on July 4th at the Lutz/Stenger Sports Complex located just west of Kipling on W. 58th Avenue. Show lasts about 25 minutes. The fireworks are set to a musical simulcast on KOOL 105.1. Festivities begin at 3 p.m. Call 720-898-7400, or go to Arvada.org for more information. There will be lots of family fun which include a Kids Park with obstacle course, games, car show, temporary tattoos, food concessions, and entertainment all day. KOOL 105 will be hosting a classic car show. Parking will be on a first-come first-serve basis beginning at 2 p.m. No parking will be allowed on Kipling Street. Please remember that fireworks, alcohol and pets are not allowed in the Lutz/Stenger Sports Complex.
AURORA
Fireworks will be launched 9:30 p.m. on July 4, on the west side the Aurora Municipal Center lawn and can be viewed within a two mile radius. Fireworks will be 25 minutes long and patriotic music will be simulcast on 1430 KEZW. The fireworks also may be viewed from surrounding areas. Best viewing locations include east of Potomac Street, south of Sixth Avenue, north of Mississippi Avenue and west of Buckley Road. Places to park: Town Center at Aurora, Aurora City Place, and Community College of Aurora. For additional information, visit AuroraGov.org or call 303-739-7000. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be canceled and not rescheduled.
BLACK HAWK
Fireworks will begin at sundown, about 9:30 p.m. Enjoy a night of gaming, dining and fireworks at historic Black Hawk. You can watch at any point in Black Hawk and the show will last about 30 minutes. More info at CityofBlackHawk.org or call 303-582-2292.
BOULDER
Fireworks spectacular at Folsom Field at the University of Colorado with Ralphie’s Independence Day Blast. Fireworks, choreographed to live music, begin at 9:30 p.m. Gates open at 8 p.m. and program begins at 8:30 p.m. Admission to the fireworks display is free. For more information about parking and shuttle buses, go to Boulder4thofJuly.com.
BRIGHTON
Fireworks at Friendship Park on 8th and Southern St. on July 4. We will “Brighten the Brighton” sky at 9 p.m. Come at 6 p.m. and enjoy the music, concessions and other activities in the park. For more information, call the event hotline: (720) 685-7339. Learn more at BrightonCo.gov
BROOMFIELD
Great American Picnic and Fireworks Extravaganza will be held at Broomfield County Commons, located at 132nd and Sheridan on July 4. We start our celebration at 6:30 p.m. with children’s entertainment and carnival games. At 7 p.m. enjoy a free concert. Bring your picnic dinner or enjoy a hot dog grilled to perfection for a minimal cost at the park. After the concert, at dusk, the fireworks display begins, approximately 9:15 p.m. at the Broomfield Commons. For additional information, call (303)-464-5530 or visit broomfield.org/events.
CASTLE ROCK
There will be fireworks on SUNDAY, July 3, at 9:45 p.m. at the NEW Rocky Mountain Freedom Festival at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.Festival from July 1 to 3. With three fun-filled days of live music on two stages, 90+ arts and craft vendors, a HUGE carnival and midway, beer garden, a spectacular fireworks show and a Kansas City BBQ Society sanctioned BBQ cook-off. Admission to the Festival for adults is $5 per day or $10 for a three-day pass. Seniors 60+, kids five and under and those with a valid Military ID are free. The event will be open Friday, July 1 from 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday, July 2 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday, July 3 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. There will be plenty of free parking for those attending the event. Learn more at www.RockyMountainFreedomFestival.com.
The Meadows neighborhood will host its 4th of July party at Metzler Ranch Park, 4175 Trail Boss Road, on July 4. It’s a holiday helping of family fun with kids events, live entertainment and of course, a fireworks show. The fun starts at 6 p.m. and ends with a fireworks show at 9 p.m. The best view will be from within the park, 4175 Trail Boss Road, though other areas with views of the park also will have views of the fireworks. The display will last about a half-hour. The website for the event is the website for the Town of Castle Rock.
COMMERCE CITY
On SUNDAY, July 3, the fireworks will start after the Rapids game at Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. The Colorado Rapids v. Houston Dynamo MLS game begins at 7 p.m. Tickets ($17) are required to enter stadium. The fireworks display will be choreographed to patriotic music simulcast over 92.5 The Wolf. Get to the stadium early for the free pregame “4thFest” festival at the stadium, featuring food, interactive elements, family activities and live bands! Parking lots around the stadium open at 4 p.m. Parking will not be allowed along Quebec Parkway, 56th Avenue or the frontage road. While there will be no shuttle service available, there will be more than 100 parking spaces for guests with disabilities available on a first-come, first-served basis. To learn more go to ColoradoRapids.com or to the official website 4thFestColorado.com or call 303-727-3500.
DENVER
In Denver, you can see fireworks on July 1, July 2, July 3 and July 4! Below are the order of the fireworks displays, by date:
Fireworks at Coors Field after the Colorado Rockies’ evening games against the Kansas City Royals. The games and fireworks are on FRIDAY, July 1, and SATURDAY, July 2. Tickets required. For more information call (800) 388-7625 or 303-762-5437 or go to ColoradoRockies.com.
Fireworks and Colorado Symphony Concert at Civic Center Park on SUNDAY, July 3 at 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Lawn seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis; blankets or low-rise concert/beach chairs are encouraged. Attendees are welcome to bring their own picnics; concessions will also be present on-site. In the event of rain, the concert may have a delayed start or be canceled – but the fireworks will continue at 9:15 p.m.
Fireworks at Invesco Field at Mile High on SUNDAY, July 3 following Outlaws Lacrosse game. It’s the coolest close-proximity show you’ll ever see. Fireworks within the bowl at INVESCO Field provide an experience of pyrotechnics paired with a music video tribute on the stadium’s 97 foot wide THUNDERVISION screen. You’ll never forget this kind of fireworks show! Learn more at Denveroutlaws.com
Ride roller coasters and see fireworks at Denver’s downtown amusement park on July 4. Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park, July 4 will feature live music and entertainment on the 4th, not to mention a fireworks display lighting up Denver’s nighttime skyline. Learn more at ElitchGardens.com.
Blues Traveler, Matisyahu and Toad the Wet Sprocket concert on July 4 begins at 6 p.m. Red Rocks provides a good view of the fireworks show downtown. For more information go to RedRocksOnline.com
The 18th Annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival will be taking place July 1-3. The arts festival weekend event is a world-class and award-winning celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts. The CCAF is located in Denver’s Cherry Creek North Business District, from 2nd to 3rd, on the six streets starting on Clayton through Steele. Learn more info at CherryArts.org.
EDGEWATER
Fireworks will be set off on SUNDAY July 3 at Citizens Park at 24th and Chase St. Music begins at 7:30 p.m. Vendors will begin serving drinks and food at 4 p.m. Fireworks will begin around 8:30 or 9 p.m. For more information, go to www.edgewaterco.com or call 303-238-7803 ext. 128.
ENGLEWOOD
Fireworks display will be launched from the baseball fields at Cornerstone Park at 9:30 p.m. on July 4th and can be seen from Belleview, Progress and Cornerstone Parks. There will also be games, entertainment, food and fishing on hand starting at 11 a.m.. To see the full schedule, call (303)762-2680 or go to City of Englewood. As a reminder, all alcohol, glass containers, pets and fireworks are strictly prohibited.
ERIE
Fireworks wil be shot off at Denver Colorado National Golf Club on SUNDAY, July 3. It is FREE. Make sure to be a part of Colorado National’s annual July 3rd Extravaganza! Many vendors will be here for you to enjoy, and do not forget about the largest fireworks display on the Front Range. The fireworks are shot from the golf course and the driving range becomes the sitting area. For more information about the Independence Day Spectacular call 303-665-2732 or visit Colorado National Golf Club (formerly Vista Ridge).
Erie will also be holding the annual 4K/4mile run/walk. The race will begin at 8 a.m. at the community recreation center and is open to ages 13 and more. Call (303)-926-2793 or go to ErieCo.gov.
GLENDALE
Fireworks are scheduled for SATURDAY, July 2nd at 9 p.m. In case of a rainout the fireworks will be done on July 3. The fireworks are shot off at Creekside Park, at E. Virginia Ave. and S. Clermont St. Best viewing is at Cherry and Exposition. Call 303-759-1513 or go to the city’s website for more information.
GOLDEN
Fireworks begin around 9:30 p.m. on July 4 at Lions Park, located 10th and Maple Streets. The Golden Lions Club will sponsor the day’s activities at Lions Park. Park in the outlying parking lots to avoid the congestion on 10th St. after the fireworks. Entertainment will be provided all day from various bands. Drawings for door prizes, children’s rides and food will also carry on throughout the day. For more information go to GoldenLionsClub.org or call the Golden Chamber of Commerce at 303-279-3113.
HIGHLANDS RANCH
Fireworks will set off at 9:15 p.m. at the Intersection of Highlands Ranch Parkway and Blake Drive on the 4th. Festivities at the Town Center include music, games, food, beer and a pet-adoption fair. A concert with the Cruisin’ Cats is at 7 p.m. in Civic Green Park. For more information call 303-791-2500. For more info, go to HRCAonline.org.
LAFAYETTE
This wonderful July 4th celebration is free to the public and will take place from 4 pm – 10pm at Waneka Lake; 1600 Caria Dr. in Lafayette. The celebration will include free kid’s activities, live entertainment, food concessions, lawn games and fireworks at dusk. Dance to the music of The Modniks, Rock Music of the 60’s inspired by the British Invasion and California Sounds in the style and energy of the era. Performance will take place from 5 pm-9pm. Donations are being accepted for the fireworks show, contributions are trickling in but we have a long way to go. There are many ways that you can donate. Visit LafayetteColorado.com or call at 303-666-9555.
LAKEWOOD
Celebrate Lakewood on Parade on SUNDAY, July 3! Due to cutbacks there will be no parade this year, but there will still be the festival and fireworks! Fireworks are at 9:35 p.m. This will be held at the Jefferson County Sports Stadium located at 500 Kipling Street and 6th Avenue. Food, live entertainment, activities for kids. Learn more at LakewoodonParade.org.
LITTLETON
There will be fourth of July Festivities on FRIDAY, July 1. A spectacular fireworks show will be launched at Clement Park on the corner of Bowles & Pierce. Fireworks set to go off at 9:30 p.m. Party begins at 5 p.m. with food and wine concessions, kids bounce houses. Music acts begin at 6 p.m. Pets not allowed. Can park at Clement Park or Columbine High School but NOT at Jefferson County’s Columbine Library. Go to ifoothills.org for more information.
There will also be Fourth of July festivities on MONDAY, July 4. The 16th annual Fourth of July Family Festival and Fireworks Show will be held at Belleview, Progress and Cornerstone Parks near the intersection of Belleview and Windermere.There will be plenty of food, fun, entertainment, games and a fantastic fireworks show for families and friends at this free event sponsored by the cities of Littleton and Englewood, Arapahoe County, and South Suburban Parks and Recreation. Additional financial support is provided by the cities of Sheridan and Centennial. Learn more at Littletongov.org.
LONE TREE
Residents from Lone Tree and Acres Green are invited to attend Lone Tree’s annual Independence Day Celebration, featuring the City’s fourth annual Firecracker 5K Run, community parade, live entertainment, activities for kids, local food vendors and spectacular fireworks show. Wristbands are required to enter the celebration at Sweetwater Park. Each household in Lone Tree and Acres Green can pick up four (4) wristbands and purchase an additional four (4) wristbands at $5 each (while supplies last). You must show a driver’s license or billing statement with your current address to receive the wristbands. Kids ages 3 and under do not need to wear a wristband. Parade into park begins at 4 p.m. Fireworks Display start at 9:00 p.m. Call 303-708-1818 or go to CityofLoneTree.com for more info.
LONGMONT
Celebrate the 4th of July with the wonderful music of the Longmont Symphony Orchestra at Thompson Park at noon. Public display of fireworks at Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, at Hover and Boston will take place at 9:30 p.m. Call 303-651-8437 or go to VisitLongmont.org for more information.
LOVELAND
Independence Day Fireworks Display over at North Lake Park located at 29th and Taft Avenue beginning at 9:17 p.m., following 8 p.m “Star Spangled Spectacular” concert. Visitors to the July 4th Festival are urged to bicycle or walk to the park as parking will be limited to paid car parking in the lots at Loveland High School or on-street parking in surrounding neighborhoods. . No RV parking will be allowed this year at the Loveland High School parking lot. Call 970-962-2432 or CityofLoveland.org to learn more.
LOUISVILLE
Fireworks on July 4 at Coal Creek Golf Course, 545 West Dillon Road. There’s no parking at the golf course. Free shuttle from Louisville Recreation Center and Home Depot. Call 303-335-4536 or go to http://www.ci.louisville.co.us for more information.
NORTHGLENN
Fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. over Webster Lake at E.B Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 117th Avenue and Community Center Drive (S.E corner of 120th and I-25.) Scheduled activities include a pancake breakfast, a bake sale, a kids’ fun area with inflatables and a military recognition. Pedal boats will be available for rent throughout the day and during the fireworks show. Call 303-450-8713 for more information or go to Northglenn.org.
PARKER
Parker’s annual Let Freedom Sing Celebration, including a professional fireworks show, is on July 4 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Salisbury Park, 9200 Motsenbocker Road. In reflection of the Town’s incorporation date of 1981, the evening’s celebrations will begin with the increasingly popular 6 Million Dollar Band, bringing your favorite hits of the 80’s! This high-energy show kicks off the event at 6 p.m. and will keep everyone on their feet! The event continues at 8:30 p.m. when 35-piece brass band, Rocky Mountain Brassworks takes the stage and performs rousing patriotic favorites and Sousa marches. Admission to the event is free and onsite parking will be $5, cash only. Onsite parking and handicap accessible parking are limited and are located at Salisbury Park. Visit parkeronline.org or call 303-841-0353 for more information on this fun event.
THORNTON
Fireworks display at Thornton Multipurpose Fields at East 108th Avenue and Colorado Boulevard at 9:35 p.m. Events prior to fireworks include walk-around entertainers, food and the Longmont Symphony Orchestra at 8 p.m. and a parachute jump just before fireworks go off. Call 303-255-7800 or CityofThornton.net for more information.
WESTMINSTER
Fireworks begin at dusk at Westminster City Park soccer field, at 105th Avenue and Sheridan Boulevard. Celebrate the 4th of July in Westminster. Food vendors open at 6 pm. A free concert by The Nacho Men starts at 7 pm followed by fireworks at 9:15 pm. Parking is VERY LIMITED. Use the FREE shuttle bus from many locations in the Westminster/Hyland Hills area. GRILLS, FIREWORKS, and GLASS CONTAINERS are not allowed at the event. For more information, check out the city’s Web site or call 303-658-2223.
Have a wonderful and safe 4th of July!
Lane Tuetken
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