Looking for the best place to celebrate Independence Day in Denver, Colorado? We have you covered with the best fireworks displays, concerts, parades, and more!
The list below is the best Denver area 4th of July events. There are so many fun things to do in Denver and events happening over the holiday weekend, that you are bound to find something fun for the entire family.
I love that Colorado has something for everyone. Holiday events, hiking with the family and exploring all the mountain towns. The events below are one more reason to spend time in the Denver area.
Denver Fireworks Shows
4th at Firestone
When: July 4
Where: Miners Park
Details: Enjoy a day watching a parade with floats, classic cars, and marching bans. The continues with live music, food trucks, performances, and other family-friendly activities before the fireworks show.
4th of July Celebration
When: July 4
Where: Rendezvous Event Center
Details: Activities include a free concert, corn hole tournament, photo booth, and laser show featuring DJ Jen G.
4th on the Lake
When: July 4
Where: Dillon Amphitheater
Details: With a backdrop of Lake Dillon, this is the perfect place to enjoy live music celebrating our nation’s birthday.
Arvada Fireworks Display
When: July 4
Where: Stengler Sports Complex
Details: This is a good old-fashioned July fireworks you don’t want to miss. Parking is free on a first-come, first-served basis.
Berthoud Fireworks Celebration
When: July 3
Where: Berthound Recreation Center
Details: This family event has everything from lawn games, inflatable slides, food trucks, live music, and Beer gardens.
Big Belmar Bash
When: July 3rd
Where: 7337 W Alaska Dr
Details: Live entertainment, kid’s activities, local vendors, food trucks, and an LED drone light show make this a fun Fourth of July celebration.
Breckenridge Independence Day Celebration
When: July 4
Where: Mainstreet
Details The morning starts with multiple activities including the Independence Day 10K, Firecracker 50 mountain bike race, and the Main St. parade. Other activities downtown include chalk art, an art market live music, carnival games, and more along Washington St.
Broomfield Great American Picnic
When: July 4
Where: Broomfield County Commons Park
Details: A classic celebration with a children’s carnival, face painting, beer garden, and bike parade. End the evening with a concert by Soul X followed by the fireworks display.
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Brush 4th of July
When: July 4
Where: Brush Fairgrounds
Details: Enjoy the Americana of the West parade at 11 am and then the annual Brush Rodeo that evening. Fireworks will go off in the dark.
Castle Rockin’ the Fourth
When: July 4
Where: Philip S. Miller Park
Details: Take part in the FREE Independence Day 5K followed by magic shoes, live music, food trucks, patriotic movies, and kid’s activities throughout the day. Live performance from Super Diamond at 8 pm followed by synchronized drone show.
Central Park Pancakes Breakfast & Parade
When: July 4
Where: South Green
Details: Fill up at the pancake breakfast, then head to the old-fashioned parade with scooters, wagons, and bikes. All donations go towards the community swim team.
Cherry Creek Arts Festival
When: July 1-3
Where: Cherry Creek North
Details: Featuring more than 200 art exhibitors at this outdoor fine arts event. This family-friendly event features live music, food trucks, artwork, and immersive art experiences.
Civic Center Independence Eve Celebration
When: July 3
Where: Denver’s Civic Center Park
Details: This free event features musical acts and performances from the Colorado Symphony. Fireworks will blast off from the City and Country Building. The parking lot has limited space, but free shuttles are available.
Colorado Rockies Post-Game Fireworks
When: July 1
Where: Coors Field
Details: Cheer on the Colorado Rockies to victory. Then stick around after the game for a huge fireworks display.
Commerce City 4thFest
When: July 4
Where: Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
Details: The largest public fireworks show in Colorado takes place around 9:30 pm. Festivities begin with live music, bounce houses, soccer darts, an alpine tubing slide, a mechanical bull, pedal carts, toddle zone, a live DJ, and food trucks.
Elitch Gardens
When: July 3
Where: Elitch Gardens
Details: Enjoy the Denver downtown skyline lit up with the fireworks extravaganza.
Erie Fireworks Show
When: July 3
Where: Erie Community Park
Details: Enjoy this family-friendly event with free admission, food trucks, vendors, and a fireworks display.
Englewood 4th of July Fireworks
When: July 4
Where: Belleview & Cornerstone Parks
Details: Pack blankets, and lawn chairs and enjoy a fun fireworks display.
Estes Park 4th of July Celebration
When: July 4
Where: Performance Park Amphitheater
Details: Guests can enjoy a car show, a free concert from Estes Park Village Band, and fireworks displayed over Lakes Estes.
Fan Expo
When: June 30-July 2
Where: Colorado Convention Center
Details: This three-day event offers family-friendly attractions and celebrity sightings. The ultimate fan expo for those comics, sci-fi, anime, and gaming fanatics.
Fireworks in Longmont
When: July 4
Where: Fox Hill Golf Club
Details: Spend the afternoon on the green with games, local food trucks, a live performance by the Long Run, and a fireworks display.
Fort Collins July 4 Celebration
When: July 2
Where: Sheldon Lake at City Park
Details: This all-day event has something for everyone! Start the day by running the Firecracker 5K, a round of golf at the Stars & Stripes Golf Tournament, and watching the Independence Day parade.
Visitors can also enjoy live music, food trucks, and fireworks.
Fort Lupton Independence Day Celebration
When: July 5
Where: Fort Lupton Rec Center
Details: Enjoy live music by Soul Food Band, a zip line, the Fire Department’s water slide, carnival rides, a petting zoo, food trucks, and a beer garden. Fireworks will be set off at dark.
Four Mile Historic Park’s Independence Day Celebration
When: July 2
Where: 715 S. Forest St., Denver
Details: Spend the day at this fun-filled event filled with music, crafts, food historical re-enactors, and live demonstrations.
With over 12 acres to explore and enjoy the spirit of the American West at this festive celebration. Guests can also enjoy two 45-minute performances by the Denver Concert Band.
Georgetown 4th of July
When: July 4
Where:
Details: Begin your morning with a pancake breakfast at Guanella Pass Brewery. Followed by a parade and live music from multiple bands.
Glendale Fireworks Show
When: July 1
Where: Infinity Park Stadium
Details: This is one of the oldest and largest fireworks shows in Denver. Guests can enjoy the show from inside the stadium or on the turf lawn on the Southside of the stadium.
The event will feature food trucks, movie shorts, and videos displayed inside the stadium. Food and drinks are permitted inside the stadium.
Golden 4th of July Festival
When: July 4
Where: Lions Park
Details: Enjoy music from three bands, drinks from local breweries, and a fireworks display.
Green Valley Ranch Independence Fair 7 Concert
When: July 2
Where: Green Valley Ranch Town Center Park
Details: The fun begins at noon with rides for kids (water bubbles, mechanical bull, double hoop basketball, rock walls, trickles train), carnival games, crafts, balloons, caricatures, face painting, and FREE live music. Pack a picnic basket or purchase food and drink from food trucks that will be onsite.
Highlands Ranch July 4th Fireworks
When: July 4
Where: Highland Heritage Regional Park
Details: Pack food, snacks, and drinks while enjoying the fireworks display in the park.
Idaho Springs 4th of July
When: July 4
Where: Citizens Park
Details: A day filled with live music, a beer garden, lawn games, bumper cars, food vendors, and a fireworks show.
Independence Day at Dillon Amphitheater
When: July 4
Where: Dillon Amphitheater
Details: This free event (although tickets are required) takes place at Lake Dillion. Guests will enjoy the live performances of “Armed Forces Salute,” “Stars and Stripes Forever,” the “1812 Overture,” “God Bless America,” and other great hits.
Independence Eve
When: July 3
Where: Civic Center Park
Details: A fireworks display you don’t want to miss! This event features a performance by the Colorado Symphony, local artists, food vendors, a light show on the City and Country building, and a grand finale of a firework display.
Food trucks will be on-site. Gates open at 4 p.m., music starts at 6 p.m.
Lafayette Independence Day Fun & Fireworks
When: July 1
Where: Waneka Lake
Details: Enjoy an old-fashioned Independence Day with food trucks, a beer garden, and a fireworks display.
Guests can also enjoy kid’s activities like free face painting, bounce houses, bungee trampoline, free concerts, and more.
Larimer Square
When: July 3
Where: Larimer Square
Details: View creations from chalk artist Add Moskal, listen to live music from the Alex Blocker Band, and take part in the Larimer Square Scavenger Hunt to see if you can find the $100 gift cards hidden around the historic block.
Let Freedom Run 5K/10K
When: July 4
Where: 900 Via Appia Way, Louisville
Details: Celebrate your favorite hero, wear your costume, and run for freedom. After the race, there will be food, photos, awards, and expo shopping tents. Everyone that donates 5 non-perishable food items will be entered to win prizes.
Little Red White & You
When: July 3
Where: 7306 W. Bowles Ave.
Details: This outdoor extravaganza features a kids zone, Colorado Avalanche “Game On” Street Hockey, bounces houses, and a beer & wine garden. Before the July spectacular, guests can enjoy sounds from That Eighties Band. No pets allowed.
Star & Stripes Independence Day Celebration
When: July 3
Where: Riverdale Regional Park
Details: Enjoy live entertainment and food and beverage vendors before the fireworks display. Be sure to bring lawn chairs or blankets for the festivities. This annual event allows coolers, but no glass bottles.
Summerstage Drone Show
When: July 3
Where: Elk Ridge Park
Details: Drones will fly 400 feet above the park and will display patriotic designs and choreographed movements. Before the drone display, visitors can enjoy kid’s activities, live music by Nothing But the Nineties and food trucks.