Where to find Fourth of July fireworks and events across Colorado

Adams County’s Stars and Stripes Celebration
Friday, July 3, 4 to 10 p.m.
Riverdale Regional Park, 9755 Henderson Road, Brighton
The fanfare in Adams County will begin early with food vendors, live music and fireworks planned for the evening before the holiday. Attendance and on-site parking are free.

Berthoud’s 3rd of July Fireworks
Friday, July 3, 5 to 9 p.m.
Waggener Farm Park, 1000 Berthoud Parkway, Berthoud
Live entertainment, lawn games, a beer garden and more than thirty food trucks will come together for this summer event. After the sun sets, fireworks will close out the celebration.

Erie’s Fireworks Show
Friday, July 3, 6 to 10 p.m.
Erie Community Park, 450 Powers St., Erie
This town has celebrated on the eve of the holiday for more than twenty years. Bring lawn games and dine on food truck fare prior to the start of fireworks at 9 p.m.

Independence Eve with the Colorado Symphony
Friday, July 3, 6 p.m.
Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St.
Presented by CU Anschutz, this free community concert will showcase patriotic anthems, orchestral works and iconic tunes performed by the Colorado Symphony. Free tickets are required for entry and can be reserved online.

Hudson Gardens’ Red, White and Rock
Friday, July 3, 6 p.m.
Hudson Gardens and Event Center, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton
Dance to ‘80s and ‘90s hits at this high-energy celebration featuring themed cocktails, local food trucks and a fireworks finale. General admission tickets cost $29.04 per adult and $17.06 per child after fees.

Longmont’s Independence Weekend
Friday, July 3, 6 p.m. and Saturday, July 4, 5 p.m.
Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont
Second Avenue and Emery Street, Longmont
Start your celebration early at Roosevelt Park, which will host a free Friday concert featuring hip-hop blues hits. More bands will take the stage during the following day’s festival, which will culminate in a drone and fireworks show.

Sunset Cinema: “National Treasure”
Friday, July 3, 6 p.m.
Sculpture Park, 1736 Speer Blvd.
Head to Sculpture Park for a special screening of “National Treasure,” a guest appearance by Mayor Mike Johnston and a drone show following the film. The event is free, but guests must RSVP here.

Colorado Rockies Summer Fireworks Games
Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4, 6:10 p.m.
Coors Field, 2001 Blake St.
Head to the stadium this holiday weekend to watch the Colorado Rockies take on the San Francisco Giants. Regardless of the outcome, these games will end with fantastic fireworks shows. Many available seats offer unobstructed views.

4th of July in Niwot
Saturday, July 4, 8 a.m. to noon
Second Avenue and Cottonwood Square, Niwot
Kick off the holiday with a pancake breakfast at the Niwot Market, followed by bike decorating and a patriotic music performance. The downtown parade will start at 11 a.m., featuring fire engines, classic vehicles, marching bands and more.

Highlands Ranch Fourth of July Parade
Saturday, July 4, 8:45 to 10:30 a.m.
Highlands Ranch Parkway from Hepburn Street to Ridgeline Boulevard
Though Highlands Ranch will not host fireworks this year, the southern suburb will continue its annual community parade. Watch pets and bikers make their way down the parkway, followed by classic cars, equestrian groups, colorful floats and more.

Lone Tree Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Prairie Sky Park, 9381 Crossington Way, Lone Tree
Families can take part in a range of activities during this free community event. Pedal along on a morning fun ride, then enjoy games, inflatables and live entertainment. Fireworks will conclude the celebration.

4th at Firestone
Saturday, July 4, 10 a.m.
Miners Park, 170 Grant Ave., Firestone
This all-day celebration in Weld County will start with a parade full of floats, marching bands, classic cars, motorcycles and more. Crowds will then head to the park for a thunderous flyover, plus live entertainment including dance performances and an extreme trampoline show. Fireworks will end the night with a bang.

Golden’s Fourth of July Festival
Saturday, July 4, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Lions Park, 1300 Tenth St., Golden
Have a picnic in the park or purchase food from local vendors at this 54th annual event. Live music will add to the experience, as will a Junior Jubilee offering activities for toddlers and teenagers alike. Bring your pets, too — there are no loud fireworks at this festival.

In(ter)dependence Day Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 10 a.m.
Cheesman Park Pavilion, 1900 E. 11th Ave.
Join this daytime party hosted by Warm Cookies of the Revolution, a local nonprofit that engages community members in important civic issues through arts and cultural programs. Its event will involve chalk art, henna tattoos, an herbalist-led botanical walk, live music, local food and more all-ages activities.

Northglenn’s July 4th Festival
Saturday, July 4, noon to 9:30 p.m.
E.B. Rains Jr. Memorial Park, 11701 Community Center Drive, Northglenn
Neighbors from across Northglenn will gather in the park for holiday festivities, which will include a car show, a duck derby and live bands on the main stage. Fireworks will start at 9:15 p.m.

Thornton’s Fourth of July Celebration
Saturday, July 4, noon to 9:30 p.m.
Carpenter Park Fields, 11000 Colorado Blvd., Thornton
This northern suburb’s big celebration will feature two band stages, a beer garden with local brews and nearly twenty food vendors. See parachutists jump before its fantastic fireworks go off at 9:30 p.m.

Park Hill Parade
Saturday, July 4, 1:30 p.m.
E. 23rd Ave. from Dexter Street to Krameria Street
Floats, marching bands, costumed performers and classic cars will participate in the city’s largest Independence Day march. Set your chairs up early and show up in red, white and blue.

Commerce City’s 4th Fest
Saturday, July 4, 3 p.m.
Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City
Spend the holiday at this free family festival featuring a bounce house, a rock climbing wall, an alpine slide, and more. A World Rugby Cup doubleheader will take over the stadium at 4:45 p.m., with tickets starting at $27. Stick around after the matches, as one of the state’s largest professional fireworks shows will close out the night.

Loveland’s July 4th Festival
Saturday, July 4, 4 to 9:30 p.m.
North Lake Park, N. Lake Park Road, Loveland
Fireworks will return to this year’s festival, launching over Lake Loveland’s north shore. Arrive early to claim a good spot and to enjoy other activities like yard games, kids’ laser tag and rides on a steam train replica. There will also be a performance from the local concert band.

Westminster’s 4th of July Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 4 to 10 p.m.
City Park Recreation Center, 10455 Sheridan Blvd., Westminster
Arrive early to this celebration, as the recreation center will offer water activities in its indoor pool and more family fun from 12:30 to 3 p.m. Then claim your spot in the park and settle in for an evening of food and entertainment, plus fireworks starting at 9:15 p.m.

Brighton’s Fourth of July Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 5 p.m.
Carmichael Park, 650 E. Southern St., Brighton
Pack sunscreen and lawn chairs for this family event offering food vendors, face painting and a live concert from 7 to 9 p.m. A rendition of the national anthem will follow, as will one of the region’s largest fireworks displays.

Broomfield’s Great American Picnic
Saturday, July 4, 5 to 10 p.m.
Broomfield County Commons Park, 13200 Sheridan Blvd., Broomfield
Families will find plenty to do at this Independence Day celebration. Enjoy inflatables, a bungee trampoline, face painting, balloon animals and a bike parade. There will also be concessions, two beer gardens and live music, along with fireworks starting at 9:15 p.m.

Englewood’s Independence Day Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 5 to 10 p.m.
Belleview Park, 5001 S. Inca Drive, Englewood
Community members from across Arapahoe County will gather for this celebration spanning between Belleview and Cornerstone parks. Indulge in food and festivities, then gather on the lawn for a fireworks display starting at 9:15 p.m.

Red, White and You in South Jefferson County
Friday, July 3, 5 to 10 p.m.
Clement Park, 7306 W. Bowles Ave., Littleton
More than 35,000 people are expected to attend this free community event, which is the largest in the area each year. Experience kids’ activities, music from live bands, a beer and wine garden, food concessions and a show-stopping fireworks display.

Arvada’s 4th of July Fireworks Display
Saturday, July 4, 5:30 to 10 p.m.
Stenger Sports Complex, 11200 W. 58th Ave., Arvada
Colorful fireworks will crackle over this spacious park located just west of Olde Town Arvada. Treat yourself to food truck fare before the show starts at 9:15 p.m.

Castle Rock’s Fourth of July Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 5:30 to 10 p.m.
Festival Park, 300 Second St., Castle Rock
This hometown celebration will offer live music, food trucks, face painting and an annual pie bake-off. The first hundred visitors to the competition tent will receive a free slice. A three-shot salute at 9:30 p.m. will signal the start of the professional fireworks display, which will be visible from other nearby areas, including downtown Castle Rock and Philip S. Miller Park.

Aurora’s 4th of July Spectacular
Saturday, July 4, 6 to 10 p.m.
Aurora Municipal Center, 15151 E. Alameda Parkway
Enjoy face painting, food trucks and live performances from local bands at this free family festival. The celebration will culminate with a dazzling fireworks show lasting thirty minutes. Arrive early with blankets and lawn chairs to secure the perfect viewing spot.

Louisville’s Fourth of July Fireworks
Saturday, July 4, 6 to 10 p.m.
Coal Creek Golf Course, 585 W. Dillon Road, Louisville
Local food trucks, bouncy castles, face painters and henna artists will appear at this celebration featuring a grand fireworks finale. Due to limited parking at the venue, plan to take the free shuttles from the Louisville Recreation and Senior Center or the Coal Creek Ace Hardware.

Stars and Stripes Forever at Breckenridge Brewery
Thursday, July 2, 8 to 10 p.m.
Breckenridge Brewery Farm House, 2990 Brewery Lane, Littleton
Get a head start on your celebrations with the Symphony of the Rockies’ patriotic performance at Breckenridge Brewery. A dazzling drone show will close out the night, which costs $40 per adult and $13 per child ages twelve and under.

Parker July 4th Fireworks Show
Saturday, July 4, 9:30 p.m.
Salisbury Regional Park, 11920 N. Motsenbocker Road, Parker
Parking will be limited near the launch site next to Salisbury Regional Park. Consider viewing the show from other ideal locations, including McCabe Meadows, Bar CCC Park and sections of the Cherry Creek Trail. This will be the town’s largest fireworks show to date.

Fourth of July events in the mountains and beyond

4th of July in Breckenridge
Saturday, July 4, 7 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Main Street, Breckenridge
This popular summer destination has a full day of celebrations planned, starting with an early morning trail running challenge. Come 10 a.m., a mountain bike race will lead the downtown parade which will be followed by live music, a chalk art contest and more summer fun. Don’t miss the drone show happening at 9 p.m.

Steamboat Springs Fourth of July Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Multiple locations, Steamboat Springs
Following a pancake breakfast, this mountain town will honor its winter Olympic heritage with a roller ski race and an incredible ski jump competition in July. There will also be a parade, live music and a pro rodeo event starting at 7:30 p.m.

Fort Collins Independence Day Community Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
City Park, 1500 W. Mulberry St., Fort Collins
Though there will be no parade this year, Fort Collins has plenty in store for the holiday. Explore the family fun zone, take a trolley ride and learn American history from its outdoor exhibit featuring reenactors, flag displays and vintage vehicles. There will also be live music and fireworks over Sheldon Lake.

Buena Vista Fourth of July Festival
Saturday, July 4, 7:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Multiple locations, Buena Vista
Fuel up for the day at this event’s pancake breakfast, then watch the downtown parade, dance to live music and see a fifty-year time capsule revealed. Once the sun sets, the town will set off a grand fireworks show from its rodeo grounds.

Aspen’s July 4th Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Multiple locations, Aspen
Over the holiday weekend, locals and visitors to this luxurious mountain town will take part in a range of festivities. Buddy up for a longstanding race, let your kids decorate their bikes for the downtown parade, board carnival rides in Rio Grande Park, watch a dance company’s impressive aerial performance and stay for the drone show starting at 9:30 p.m.

Frisco’s Fabulous 4th of July Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 8 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Multiple locations, Frisco
There will be lots happening in this mountain town on the Fourth. Let your kids take part in a fishing derby and bike decorating party, stand along Main Street to catch the parade, spot roaming circus performers and catch free concerts happening on downtown’s main stage.

Silverthorne Fourth of July Concert
Saturday, July 4, 10 a.m. to noon
Rainbow Park, 430 Rainbow Drive, Silverthorne
Bring blankets and lawn chairs to this free outdoor concert showcasing the National Repertory Orchestra, which will perform a set of patriotic anthems. The event will also offer activities for children and other festive summer experiences in Silverthorne.

Vail Fourth of July Parade and Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Multiple locations, Vail
Summer in Vail is a special time, but especially during this holiday when the town reaches peak celebration. See floats, marching bands and more performers go by during the region’s largest parade, then enjoy live music including a patriotic concert at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater. As long as the weather cooperates, fireworks will be launched from Vail Mountain at 9:45 p.m.

Idaho Springs 4th of July Town Party
Saturday, July 4, 10:45 a.m.
Miner Street, Idaho Springs
Drive up the hill to this all-day event that kicks off with the national anthem. Miner Street will then come alive with local bluegrass bands, street vendors and family activities like a climbing wall and bounce slides. Even without fireworks, it’s an epic celebration.

Rollin’ on the Riverwalk in Pueblo
Saturday, July 4, 4 to 10 p.m.
130 Riverwalk Place, Pueblo
Gather along the riverwalk for this celebration featuring more than sixty local food and retail vendors, live music, scenic boat rides and a spectacular fireworks show, which is the largest in Southern Colorado.

Glenwood Springs Fourth of July Celebration
Saturday, July 4, 4:30 to 9 p.m.
Two Rivers Park, 740 Devereux Road, Glenwood Springs
Join community members in fun activities, including lawn games, axe throwing and mechanical bull riding at this annual event. Two local bands will appear on the concert stage, keeping the celebration going late into the evening.

Red, White, Brews and Tunes at Copper Mountain
Saturday, July 4, 5 p.m.
Copper Mountain Resort – Center Village, 509 Copper Road, Frisco
Compete in the resort’s cornhole tournament at 11 a.m., then hang out until the start of this celebratory festival. Three performers will take the stage on Independence Day, and there will be plenty on tap from Odell Brewing.

Colorado Springs’ Star-Spangled Symphony
Saturday, July 4, 6:30 p.m.
Ford Amphitheater, 95 Spectrum Loop, Colorado Springs
This celebratory evening ranks among the town’s best experiences of the year. The show will begin with Fort Carson’s 4th Infantry Division Band, followed by a full symphony performance from the Colorado Springs Philharmonic. Listen to timeless hits and patriotic scores, then look to the skies for the fireworks finale.

Colorado Springs Switchbacks Independence Day Match
Saturday, July 4, 7 p.m.
Weidner Field, 111 W. Cimarron St., Colorado Springs
Cheer on the Switchbacks as they play against the Phoenix Rising FC at this downtown Colorado Springs stadium. Fireworks will follow the evening’s exciting soccer match.

4th of July in Estes Park
Saturday, July 4, 9:30 p.m.
Lake Estes, 1770 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park
Spend the day hiking in Rocky Mountain National Park, which is free to enter over the holiday weekend. Then come evening, claim a spot along Lake Estes to watch the town’s brilliant fireworks show featuring nearly 2,000 blasts.

What did we miss? Email kristen.fiore@westword.com with additional Fourth of July events.